Back to School, Back to Battling Cavities
The morning bell rings and off they go, hurrying their way into the bustling classroom to eagerly greet their friends and new teachers. You check your mental list — You’ve signed all of their school papers, finished back-to-school supply shopping, and planned ahead to...
When You Don’t Want To Feel The Burn: Considering Alcohol-Free Mouthwash
You make sure your children brush for two minutes and commit to the chore of flossing every morning and night. You bring them to the dentist regularly and help them keep their smiles as bright as their futures. In short, you’re doing a great job of setting up for...
Trying To Get The Picture Straight: Are Your Child’s Teeth Crooked?
There’s nothing quite as exciting as the emergence of your child’s first teeth. Teething aside, their smile is beginning to truly transform, and who wouldn’t love to watch that happen in real-time? The only question, then, is how worried you should be if their baby...
Say Cheese: Prepping for Senior Picture Day with a Bright New Smile
Senior picture day has rolled around without warning and suddenly you're scrambling to find the perfect outfit, the nicest pair of shoes, and maybe some new hair clips to tame that mane your teenager refuses to manage. You want to get ahead, so you start making...
Smiles vs. Stress: How the Pandemic May Have Affected Your Child’s Dental Health
As we move further into 2021, you may be one of the many people experiencing a sigh of relief as “normalcy” appears to be coming closer into view. Now, however, comes the work of dealing with the aftermath of the last year. Namely, stress has been one emotion found in...
Brushing Away Misconceptions: Sonicare vs. Oral-B
You’re in the dental aisle of your local store, browsing through toothbrushes for the best battery-powered option for your children. But with every sleek box and buzzword you see, one question will inevitably keep coming back: Which one is better? If you’re stuck...
Pediatric Dentistry vs. Family Dentistry
The medical field is as broad as it is complicated, and navigating your dental choices can feel difficult come time to find the right physician for your family — especially when your children are very young. After all, we have little doubt that you’ll have a variety...
Spreading the Love of Good Oral Habits: Children’s Dental Health Month
Celebrated annually and promoted by the American Dental Association (ADA), February is observed as National Children’s Dental Health Month. Thus, dental professionals, educators, and other healthcare providers around the country use this opportunity to further promote...
Smiling Into the New Year: 5 Ideas for Dental-Related Resolutions
We’ve rounded the corner into January and, as we relax into the beginning of 2021, we can’t help but smile. After all, every new year is a new opportunity to set goals, pursue new ideas, and renew our dedication to our family’s health. Need help with your new year...
Our Bright Smiles Gift Guide
The joy of a healthy smile and the inherent brightness of the holiday season don’t have to be mutually exclusive. In fact, you can incorporate both by simply presenting your child with the gift of dental hygiene! If you’re still looking for small items to place...