It takes forever to get here, then disappears in the blink of an eye, but you still have time to plan a family adventure or two before summer is over! If you’re tired of the same old pools and splash pads, and desperate to get the kids off their phones and out of the house Read More
The Best Foods For Your Child’s Teeth
Here at Children’s Dental Center, we often emphasize how important a good dental hygiene routine is, especially for children. Brushing and flossing daily is one of the best ways to keep your teeth clean and your whole mouth healthy, which is one reason we encourage it so strongly. However, this is only one part of Read More
Sensitive Teeth: Triggers, Causes, And Treatments
Take a walk down any oral care aisle, and you’re likely to find any number of products designed specifically for sensitive teeth. That’s because this condition is incredibly common, with as many as 1 in 8 people suffering from tooth sensitivity. While there are various types and levels of sensitivity, it tends to be most Read More
Is Your Child Scared of the Dentist?
For most adults, visiting the dentist regularly is just a routine part of life. For small children, however, it can be an unfamiliar and sometimes scary experience. Younger children are often unsure what to expect during a checkup, and may worry that going to the dentist will hurt or be uncomfortable. While this is a Read More
Top Tips To Keep Your Child’s Smile In Shape
After all the cookies, cakes, and candy that came with the holidays, it’s time to get your kids back on track when it comes to their dental health! Stores are already stocking up on Valentine’s treats, so now is the perfect time to review their hygiene habits and make changes if needed. Here at Children’s Read More
Manual Vs. Electric Toothbrush
Here at Children’s Dental Center, one of the questions we hear from parents most often is, “what type of toothbrush is best for my child?” Similarly, parents want to know whether high-tech electric toothbrushes are more effective at cleaning children’s teeth than a manual toothbrush may be. The powered rotation and stroke action has led Read More
Fantastic Facts About Animal Teeth
Here at Children’s Dental Center, teeth are our specialty, so we tend to talk about them a lot! While today’s blog post is still all about teeth, we’re doing something a little different by shining a spotlight on ANIMALS. You may be surprised to learn that even though the shapes and positions will vary from Read More
Buying Your Child’s First Toothbrush
After months of watching your baby drool, fuss, and furiously gnaw on everything in sight, you finally see relief in sight as that first little tooth starts sneaking up through the gums. Over the next year or two, that adorable gummy smile will gradually transform into two rows of baby teeth, and although they’re not Read More
Getting Back To School With A Healthy Smile
Here in the Mid-South, summer can sometimes feel like it lasts half the year. When it’s hot from May until October, the new school year can sneak up on you and catch you by surprise! Yet here we are, getting back into the school routine already. We know this is a busy time, and in Read More
The History Of Fluoride
When it comes to the world of dental health, we talk about fluoride regularly. And although most parents know it’s good for their children’s teeth, they may not know why. When your child eats sugary foods, bacteria in their mouths produce acid that can eat away at the minerals on the surface of the teeth. Read More