Every 6 months the “Time for Your Checkup!” postcard inevitably hits your mailbox. But why visit the dentist twice a year? Or at all? The biannual dental visit recommendation was designed with the “average person” in mind. Since its conception in the 18th century, dental … [Read more...]
Ease Your Child’s Dental Anxiety: Tots, Teens & Ages in Between
Does your child tremble in terror at the mere mention of a dentist appointment? It’s common for children of all ages to fear a dental visit. As a parent, there are many ways to soothe the stress. Help your child move from screaming “AHHH!!!” to calmly opening wide and saying, … [Read more...]
Get A Closer Look for X-Ray Day [INFOGRAPHIC]
Click to enlarge On November 8th, we celebrate the anniversary of the X-ray’s discovery, also known as X-Ray Day. In the dental world, the X-ray is an important tool for dentists to detect problems in teeth or gums that aren’t readily visible in a typical examination. Learn … [Read more...]