The Importance Of Dental Hygiene During Home Isolation

In 2020, one of the biggest impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic is the sudden inability to attend to our normal day-to-day tasks. Residents are asked to stay at home except for outings to purchase essential supplies and it is quite easy to fall into a no-care routine of minimal hygiene, staying in pajamas and letting television fill in hours of the day. However, despite the current state of the world outside, it is vitally important you keep your dental hygiene up to date and here are three reasons why. [Read More]

Oral Care For Your Toddler

If you have a toddler, then you may find that oral care is a struggle with your little one. Some children simply do not like to brush their teeth. However, oral care is extremely important and it is best to get your child on board with a good oral care routine at an early age. This may mean that you simply need to purchase the types of products that work best with your little one. [Read More]

What's The Difference Between Standard And Mini Implants And Which Is Right For You?

When it comes to dental implants, there are multiple options to choose from. If you've been interested in dental implants but have been confused by the presence of mini implants and don't know which is right for you, then read this simple guide to get the answers to your questions. Standard Implants Traditional dental implants are the gold standard. A small titanium peg, or the implant itself, is inserted into the gums and reaches down/up to the jaw bone, depending on whether it's the lower or upper row of teeth. [Read More]

What Happens When You Take Your One-Year-Old To The Dentist?

Dentists generally recommend that children have their first appointment around their first birthday. As a parent, you might wonder what the dentist can possibly do during this appointment, being that your child has only just begun to get their baby teeth. But rest assured, this first dental appointment is, indeed, quite important. Here is what you can expect to happen during the visit. 1. Assessment for Underlying Dental Conditions Although this may come as a surprise, your child's dentist can tell a lot about their overall dental health just by looking at the few teeth that they already have. [Read More]