A dental sealant, also called a fissure sealant, is applied to your mouth via a special gel that is placed directly on your teeth. After the gel is activated and hardened with a light source, your teeth will be harder, stronger, and better protected. They can lower your risk of tooth decay by nearly 80%!… Read more »
Do you know how dental sealants can benefit your smile and improve the quality of your life? Overall, they are designed to protect the surfaces of your molars from cavities, but there is more to it than that. Here are some of the advantages: – Dental sealants can defend the surfaces of your teeth from… Read more »
How would you rank you and your child’s tooth brushing skills? As a habit that you should be practicing at least twice daily, would you say that you are doing a great job brushing your teeth as much as you should be? If you said yes, did you consider how well your toothbrush maintenance is… Read more »
Children tend to be at greater risk for tooth decay than adults. In fact, about 42% of children between two and eleven years old have a cavity in their teeth. But don’t worry – your child doesn’t have to be one of these unfortunate statistics. Here are some things you can do to help: Brushing… Read more »
Until your child reaches the age of six, the job of brushing his teeth belongs to you. However by about the age of six, your child is probably able to start brushing his teeth on his own. Be that as it may, you will still need to inspect his teeth after he is done to… Read more »
One of the earliest prevention steps for your child’s smile begins the moment harmful material come into contact with their teeth. Thus, a better diet free of hazardous foods can greatly improve their chances for optimum oral health. For a list of guidelines concerning hazardous foods your child should avoid, consider the following: – Most… Read more »
Due to the fact that your child will not be able to brush their own teeth until they are around six years of age, it must be up to an adult to execute this essential task until they come of age. With children under three, use a droplet of toothpaste about the size of a… Read more »
One of the greatest Greek philosophers, Aristotle, wisely told his students, “We are what we repeatedly do. Success is not an action but a habit”. It’s true for everything, including oral success. Our mouth is as healthy as we choose, based on our hygiene habits. The strongest dental health habits are forged by consistency and… Read more »
Instilling good oral hygiene habits in their early years can significantly improve your son or daughter’s chances of maintaining a healthy mouth in adulthood. To aid in this effort the American Dental Association recommends brushing and flossing your child’s teeth each day. You should start as soon as their first teeth emerge from the gums…. Read more »
If your child experiences dental anxiety before seeing the dentist, they are not alone. Many people experience this common condition, including children and adults. This can cause problems with receiving the proper dental care they need. Our experienced pediatric team in Austin, Texas has plenty of experience helping our patients receive the care they need… Read more »