Holiday Treats: Best and Worst Candy for Your Teeth

SD Holiday Treats - Best and Worst Candy for Your Teeth

Christmas is just around the corner, and the children are probably getting more excited by the day! Aside from gifts, they are also looking forward to all those holiday treats like candies! Curious about the best and worst candy for your teeth? Read on to learn more. Candy and Teeth We all know that too … Read more

7 Teething Tips Parents Should Know

SD 7 Teething Tips Parents Should Know

What is teething? Medically known as odontiasis, teething is the process of a baby’s teeth coming out through their gum line. At this point, the baby experiences pain and suffering that may cause them difficulty eating and sleeping. Not being able to speak clearly, babies can’t speak up about their discomfort; it’s up to the … Read more

How to Deal with a Loose Tooth

SD How to Deal with A Loose Tooth

Losing teeth is something we all have to go through as children, even as we transition to our teenage years. However, even if it’s common and expected, children still have different feelings about this rite of passage to adulthood. Some feel scared, others excited, and there are also those who feel uncomfortable. Some teeth may … Read more

Dental Care for Children with Special Needs

SD Dental Care for Children with Special Needs

Children with special needs, like any normal child, deserve all the love and affection that every parent has to offer. However, because of their condition, parents have to exercise a higher degree of care and supervision to make sure that they are always safe and healthy. Usually, parents often focus strongly on mental health and … Read more

A Guide to Baby Tooth Extraction

SD A Guide to Baby Tooth Extraction

A child losing their first tooth is an exciting milestone in the life of most parents. Most baby teeth come out on their own, making it easier for everyone involved. However, there are times when some baby teeth might need a little help to fall out. In cases like these, you might need some help … Read more

What Is Fluoride? Uses and Benefits

SD What is Fluoride Uses and Benefits

While you carry on enjoying the benefits of fluoride, you still need to exercise caution—fluorosis results from excessive consumption from fluoride. Children usually suffer from enamel fluorosis and dental fluorosis. Both of these are preventable by supervising your child and teaching them not to swallow fluoride products. Adults, on the other hand, can experience skeletal … Read more

Is Milk Good for Your Teeth?

SD Is Milk Good for Teeth

Growing up, are given lots of factoids about the importance of calcium in our diet. Anything high in calcium is good for our bones, including our teeth. One of the best sources of calcium is milk. Is milk good for teeth? The answer is yes. Women, in general, need sufficient amounts of milk. Women who … Read more

Root Canal: Indications, Procedure, and Risks

SD Root Canal Indications, Procedure, and Risks

Decades ago, root canals were known for being painful. Fortunately, advancements in medical technologies and local anesthetics make a patient’s experience very little to no pain, which means fewer people are avoiding them. What Is a Root Canal? A root canal refers to the tooth’s inner passages between the pulp and tooth roots. It is … Read more

How to Make Brushing Teeth Fun for Kids

SD How to Make Brushing Teeth Fun for Kids

It is very important that we teach kids how to practice proper oral hygiene at an early age. Developing the right habits for brushing your teeth and using dental floss can save you a lot of future trouble. This can help to prevent gingivitis, mouth sores, dental cavities, and many other issues. As such, parents … Read more

8 Care Tips After Wisdom Tooth Extraction

SD 8 Care Tips After Wisdom Tooth Extraction

Most people panic when their dentist suggests a wisdom tooth extraction, and who can blame them? It sounds downright painful. If this seems all too familiar to you, don’t worry. You’ll retain your wisdom and manage the pain just fine. As a matter of fact, it’s a necessary measure if your third molars have been … Read more