Category: Oral Health Tips

With dental appointments, often comes stress and anxiety. When the author of this article approached me to collaborate on a “ways to relieve stress and anxiety article”, I knew it would be a perfect fit for my readers. Here are 10 useful ways to relieve stress and anxiety. 10 Useful Ways to Relieve Stress and Anxiety 1. Consider Supplements Several supplements are used to reduce stress and anxiety. Here is […]

Losing baby teeth is such a special milestone for parents and children alike. It represents a child’s transition from a tiny, small child to a child who is starting to grow up and get their big adult teeth. When preparing for the Tooth Fairy arrival, these Tooth Fairy Ideas can help make the experience truly magical. Sometimes you will find your child extra curious about the Tooth Fairy experience. These […]

Sports Mouth Guards- Why you need to wear a mouth guard for sports Why it is important to wear a sports mouth guard to protect your teeth during contact sports. What sports should you wear a mouth guard? Contact sports and dental injuries are not strangers to each other. In fact, they go hand in hand. This is the reason why you have to protect your mouth and that of […]

Dangers of energy drinks and oral health Soft drinks or soda have become an common part of life of the average 21st-century human. You can get them everywhere you turn. The ready availability of this soda and energy drinks is, however, not without consequence. These soda and energy drinks have sugar and soda constituents that can cause some damage to the teeth and compromise your oral health. Are energy drinks […]

Functions of the teeth: Why are teeth all different shapes and sizes? Your teeth all have different jobs. The teeth all serve different functions and provide different benefits. They allow you to chew your food so you can easily digest it. There are four different types of teeth and each performs different functions.  Four Types of Teeth and Their Functions We have a total of four different types of teeth, […]

How to Stop Thumb Sucking Lots of children love thumb sucking as it can be a big source of comfort for them. But you can’t allow them to do it forever. But when should they stop? At some point in time, you start feeling that “enough is enough.” In this article, you will find out what can thumb sucking do to your teeth and some helpful tools and tips to […]

Benefits of Xylitol for Oral health Have you been wondering why dental companies have started making their products with xylitol? There are many incredible xylitol oral health benefits. Most people probably can’t or at least don’t want to do without the consumption of sweetened things. However, when you eat food that contains ordinary sugar called sucrose, bacteria present in the mouth is given something that they can feed on. This […]

A Guide To CBD And Oral Health I know you have been hearing all the buzz about CBD lately. CBD has many benefits and more and more people are discovering CBD and oral health benefits. Thanks to science, there are now a plethora of dental products on the market. Sadly, too many Americans still do not treat their oral health as something important.  Did you know that the CDC estimates […]

Prepare your child for the first dental visit Getting ready to take you child to the dentist for the first time can be a nerve racking experience. It is hard to know what to expect or what reaction you will get out of your child. Luckily for you, in this article we are going to help you prepare your child for their first dental visit. Children often love to eat […]

General Dentist vs. Pediatric Dentist Have you been questions whether you should bring your child to your dentist or to a pediatric dentist? As a pediatric dental hygienist, I am often asked the difference in a general dentist vs. pediatric dentist. Dentists are oral health doctors who specialize in dentistry, the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of oral diseases. There are many different types of dentist. There are general dentists and […]

Having dental work done soon? Getting your wisdom teeth removed? Here is a list of 10 soft foods to eat after dental work.

Six year old molar guide. What to expect when your child starts to get in the permanent 6 year molars. Pictures, symptoms and pain relief of a child’s first permanent molars.

Have you ever wondered how to find the best dental insurance coverage for you and your family? Here are some great tips to find the right dental insurance.

Have you ever wondered how to choose a dentist? More importantly, how to choose the right dentist? Check our the tips to find your dental match.