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...]
Bye-Bye Baby Teeth: A Loose Tooth Guide
From first wiggles to gap-toothed giggles, losing teeth is a mouth’s coming-of-age story. Baby teeth falling out means your little one is growing up (*cue the tears*). It’s been awhile since you put a tooth under your pillow for the Tooth Fairy — what can you expect the second … [Read more...]
3 Bribe-Free Ways to Get Your Kids to the Dentist
Which trip would you have an easier time announcing to your kids: Disney or the dentist? We bet we know the answer. Parents play an important role in how kids react to a dental visit. If you’re negative about the experience, kids are more likely to mirror those … [Read more...]