Help Your Child Create Good Dental Habits
Start Early. It is important to begin brushing your baby’s first teeth as soon as they come in. The AAPD recommends brushing that first tooth with a tiny smear of fluoridated toothpaste so that the fluoride is being taken up in those teeth that are just erupting. “Move to a pea-size [of toothpaste] when they are toddlers.” By developing good…
Do These Braces Make Me Look Fat?
Here is a true story written by PDGO’s Deb Shultz. Our 17-year old granddaughter is needing braces. The drama level skyrocketed. Fighting back tears she announced, “braces will make me look fat!” Did we just hear right? Teenagers’ worlds are very small. They usually consist of school, church, and a few friends. So, I can see where getting braces can…
BABY TEETH DO MATTER!
“Baby teeth do not matter; they will fall out any way.” As a dental hygienist, I often here this statement. This is a common misconception among many parents. Fortunately, there are many preventative factors to help you take care of their baby teeth. First, only allow your children to have sugary snacks and juices in moderation. Our doctors usually suggest…
Brace Yourself! PDGO is celebrating National Orthodontic Health Month
October is National Orthodontic Health Month. Most kids are thinking of Halloween and jack-o-lanterns with pointy teeth, but PDGO is celebrating beautiful smiles along with helping you learn the benefits of orthodontic treatment. The American Association of Orthodontists recommends that every child have an orthodontic evaluation by the age of 7. This allows our orthodontists to determine if there are…
