School is back in session, and with it comes sports like soccer, football, basketball, and hockey. All of these offer a great way for kids to stay active, but they also offer plenty of opportunities to be hit in the mouth. In fact, research shows that as many as 52% of children aged 11–13 have...
Significant dental anxiety in childhood is far more common than most parents realize, and it often shows up in ways that go beyond mild nervousness. A child who cries in the parking lot, refuses to open their mouth, panics when the chair reclines, or spends weeks dreading an appointment is not being dramatic; they’re experiencing...
You just left the exam room with a treatment plan in hand. Maybe it’s a crown. Maybe it’s a few fillings, a deep cleaning, or something more involved. And now, sitting in your car or back at home, you’re not totally sure what to do next. That feeling is completely normal, and you’re not alone....
Haven’t been to the dentist in years? It’s actually pretty common. According to a 2022 survey from the American Dental Association, only 45% of the U.S. population had a dental visit in the past 12 months. The proportion was even lower among working adults aged 19-64—only 40% had gone in the last year. The reasons...
You’re enjoying a crunchy snack—maybe a handful of almonds or a piece of hard candy—when suddenly, something feels off. A sharp pain shoots through your mouth, or perhaps you hear an unsettling crack. You run your tongue over your teeth, and there it is: a chip, a rough edge, or even a missing piece—evidence of...
Winter brings icy air and frosted windows, but for many, it also brings an unexpected discomfort—sharp pain in their teeth when they step outside. Similar to the sensitivity that happens when eating ice cream or drinking an iced coffee, breathing in the crisp winter air sometimes hurts. The enamel on teeth can contract slightly in...
Every child needs to have regular check-ups with a dentist—preferably one that is experienced working with kids. But, finding a dental practice for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) can be challenging due to unfamiliar sounds, bright lights, and close physical contact that can lead to sensory overload. A pediatric dentist who takes measures to...
It’s no secret that older teens don’t want to sit in a waiting room covered in Mickey Mouse while waiting to see the dentist. After all, they’ve already lost their baby teeth, so why be treated like a baby? The truth is that even if all of their adult teeth are in, the right dentist...
Most people know about the importance of regular dental cleanings, but some people might be surprised when their dentist tells them that their regular cleaning isn’t enough and they need a deep teeth cleaning. They’ve come in for their allotted dental cleaning and no cavities are present, so why is this necessary? At first, deep...