Cavities need three things to thrive: teeth, bacteria, and sugar. As long as these three things exist, you have a perfect storm for decay. And even if you can’t see it, there’s always a few bacteria hanging around your mouth, so usually, all it takes is a little sugar to kickstart the decaying process. At […]
Dental sealants are an effective way to protect your child’s teeth. Sealants are barriers to cavity-prone areas like molars. Putting them in place will help strengthen your child’s oral hygiene routine for many years. In fact, the American Dental Association says dental sealants for kids reduce their risk of cavities by 80%! If you’re interested […]
If you see crooked teeth coming in, you may be wondering when your child should get braces. Some children see an orthodontist as early as 5 or 6 years old, but most children can wait until ages 10-13. Your dentist will track your child’s tooth development for any potential dental issues. In the meantime, you […]
February is Children’s Dental Health Month, so now is a good time to check in with your family and make sure your kids are taking good care of their teeth. Keep in mind, when your child is young, they are uniquely receptive to picking up habits, so make sure you expose them to good ones! […]
There is nothing better than a tall glass of vitamin C to get the day started; but have you ever tried to enjoy your orange juice right after you’ve brushed your teeth? The taste is not so pleasant! If you are an avid OJ drinker and have ever wondered what’s going on here, look no […]
UPDATES: Discovery Kids Dental Collected 100+ Pounds of Candy! From November 4-6, we collected candy from 25 kids, who collectively brought in over 100 pounds of candy. Thank you to all of the families who participated! Halloween Candy Buy Back Discovery Kids Dental is participating in the Halloween Candy Buy Back program. After you trick […]
It’s important for children to eat a healthy diet, but getting kids to eat their fruits and veggies is a challenge for many parents. At Discovery Kids Dental, we have one more method that you could use to help entice them: certain healthy foods whiten teeth! Next time you serve your child a bowl of […]
Baby teeth are special teeth that we all start out with. Since when we’re little, our skulls are too small to accommodate adult-sized teeth, baby teeth allow us to eat and speak until we grow into adults. Sometimes, our patients and their parents ask us about their baby teeth. When will they fall out? When, […]
