Seal the Deal on Healthy Teeth for National Children’s Dental Health Awareness Month with Dental Sealants Children’s dental health is important every single day, but there’s a difference each February – people are actually talking about it! That’s because February is National Children’s Dental Health Awareness Month. Every year, the American Dental Association (ADA) designates […]
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Celebrating National Children’s Dental Health Month in Palos Heights
Get In On the February Fun We’re looking forward to February! There is so much to discover and do. If you’re like us, you might be wondering whether the Groundhog will see his shadow or who will agree to be your Valentine. The shortest month is full of fun holidays. Did you know that February […]
3 of the Best & Worst Halloween Candy for Kids’ Teeth
Halloween is just around the corner! This means spooky ghouls and goblins will soon be coming to your front door asking for treats. But what is best to give trick-or-treaters to preserve the health of their teeth? Read our blog post to learn about the best and worst Halloween candy for teeth!
Why Is Some Chewing Gum Good for Dental Health?
Did you ever think your dentist would recommend you chew gum? Well, research has shown that chewing gum can actually be good for your teeth by treating issues as mild as bad breath to ones as serious as tooth decay. By chewing gum after meals, you can do a lot of good for your oral […]
5 Tips for Getting Your Kids to Brush Their Teeth
Parents know the struggle well: one of the least favorite parts of the bedtime routine is when it’s time for brushing teeth. Many kids hate doing it and have to be told many times over before they begrudgingly give in. But there are a few ways to encourage your children to brush their teeth, and […]
A Guide to Getting Your Child Ready for Their First Dental Visit
So, your child’s first visit to the dentist is coming up. They might be scared—after all, children’s shows can display the dentist as a scary and mean place. They might look at it as another boring chore that their parent makes them do. They might even be excited about the new adventure. Whatever your child […]
Why Even Uninsured Young Adults Need to See the Dentist
Young adults are usually considered to be between the ages of 18-35, and while many people are usually insured through an employer or through their own individual insurance plan by the age of 30, there are still about 30% of this population who do not have insurance. This is for a number of reasons, but […]