You may be aware of baby bottle tooth decay and thought, "does it matter that baby chompers rot since they fall out anyway?" The answer is very much yes. Read below to find out why. Although baby bottle tooth decay impacts the baby pearly whites, effects from the disorder can carry into adulthood. Since baby chompers are placeholders for adult... read more »

Baby bottle tooth decay gained its name because tooth decay often arises in young children by the substances and length of time they spend with their bottles. Here are some ways to prevent your child being exposed to bacterial tooth decay: - Do not coat baby bottles or pacifiers with honey or other sugary substances. - Avoid filling bottles with... read more »

Brushing and flossing are important, crucial ways to improve your oral health. If you’re brushing and flossing, we salute you! However, there is always room for improvement to enhance your smile even further.  If you want to improve your oral health, then it’s imperative to make sure that you’re using mouthwash. Mouthwash, also defined as mouth rinse or oral rinse,... read more »

Your child has their first loose tooth. You know what this means: it’s time for the Tooth Fairy! But you’ve never taken on this role before. You don’t know what to do. Those are some big—well, small—shoes to fill! Dr. Hardy, Dr. Bushell, and our team are happy to offer some fun ideas. Setting Expectations Children generally lose their baby... read more »

If you have questions about fluoride, you’ve come to the right place. Dr. Troy Hardy and our dental team are more than happy to help you! Here are some frequently asked fluoride questions and their answers: Q: What is fluoride? A: Fluoride is a mineral that can be found in many natural resources. This mineral has unique and powerful properties... read more »

Brushing and flossing are essential aspects of excellent oral hygiene. Bad habits can creep up on us all, even with the best of intentions. Thankfully, it’s never too late to brush up on you and your child’s less-than-desirable oral health care habits! One that is easiest to slip into is not taking enough time to brush. Each session should take... read more »

As your children grow, their smiles are rather susceptible to dental issues. You can help prevent those dental issues so they can develop strong and healthy teeth and gums. One thing you can do is to pack lunches that help their teeth. Here are some helpful tips: Believe it or not, you’ll want to avoid applesauce. Applesauce has natural and... read more »

Pregnancy is a time when you radiate that motherly glow and get ready for your new little peanut. It's also a time to take good care of your smile. If you're not careful, your pregnancy can harm your teeth, gums, and oral health. To help you, Dr. Troy Hardy and our dental team have some smile-care tips for you. First,... read more »

Teething is a process that all healthy children must endure within their first few years of life. It’s the effect of teeth erupting above the gumline for the first time, and it’s a painful experience for your little ones. Here are some things you’ll want to know as you help them as they get their baby teeth: - As soon... read more »

Although breastfeeding is often stressed as the most suitable option for the overall healthy growth of your child, did you know that it can benefit your child’s oral health as well? For a better understanding of the basics of breastfeeding and dental health, listed below are some important facts about them: - Breastfeeding lowers a child’s risk of baby bottle... read more »