This is the fourth in a four-part series that will appear on Fridays focusing on dental issues for families with children. In previous Family Friday posts, we have discussed oral health during pregnancy, oral hygiene during your child's first early years, and your son or daughter's first dental visit. The next steps in his or her oral development ...
Read MoreYou want the holidays to be a happy occasion for all the people you love and care about. If you haven't started your Christmas shopping, you have probably spent some time thinking about what you would like to get the people in your life. You know your children or grandchildren probably want some electronic device. Your spouse hasn't given you any ...
Read MoreWhen you were a teenager, you may have heard the insults hurled at people wearing braces. Metal mouth. Brace face. Zipper mouth. Hopefully, people have become more understanding, but that may not change your anxiety if you have teenager who may need braces or if you are an adult considering braces for yourself. Braces aren’t the only way to ...
Read MoreTeeth serve a vital role in keeping us healthy. They allow us to chew our food, which makes it easier to digest. That allows us to get the nutrients we need to survive. Unfortunately, teeth can also be a source of problems. When they don’t come in straight, they can cause pain or create opportunities for infections. You may also have an ...
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