THE DENTAL FIELD offers a variety of rewarding career paths beyond the familiar role of the dentist. From clinical roles that require direct patient care to supportive administrative positions, the dental office is a dynamic …
Planning for Your Child’s First Loose Tooth
THE MOMENT A child discovers their first loose tooth is a significant milestone in their development, often accompanied by excitement and a little bit of nervousness — sometimes more so for parents than for the …
Canker Sores: Prevention, Causes, and Treatment
CANKER SORES, ALSO known as aphthous ulcers, are small, shallow lesions that develop on the soft tissues in your mouth or at the base of your gums. Unlike cold sores, canker sores don’t occur on …
Finding the Best Toothbrush for Your Child
ENCOURAGING CHILDREN TO take an active role in their dental health can set them up for a lifetime of healthy habits. One fun and effective way to engage your child in their oral care routine …
What’s Unique About Men’s Dental Health?
BOYS AND MEN are, on average, 20% less likely to brush their teeth twice a day, and they’re even less likely than girls and women to replace old toothbrushes. The good news is this problem …
Can Cavities Spread Through Kisses?
HARMFUL ORAL BACTERIA reproduces very quickly, which is why it matters so much that we brush twice a day and floss daily. A clean, healthy mouth will contain between a thousand to a hundred thousand …
What’s Unique About Women’s Dental Health?
MEN AND WOMEN don’t always face the same dental health challenges, nor do they have the same dental health advantages. The bad news for women is that hormone changes during puberty, pregnancy, and menopause can …
Gum Disease Can Affect Kids Too
CHILDREN DON’T HAVE to deal with a lot of the health problems that affect adults, but they aren’t exempt from the risk of gum disease. The harmful bacteria that cause gingivitis don’t care how old …
What Does Fluoride Do for Our Teeth?
EVERY TUBE OF TOOTHPASTE with the ADA’s Seal of Acceptance has the same two things in common: it is sugar-free and it contains fluoride. Fluoride is a key building block in our tooth enamel. The …
My Child Has a Toothache. What Can I Do?
AS ADULTS, TOOTHACHES can quickly ruin an otherwise lovely day, but how much worse is it for a little kid who doesn’t know what’s happening? Toothaches have a variety of causes, and most of them …