Young children often want to do everything themselves, even if it takes twice as long or is twice as difficult. Usually, it’s not a big deal since putting on a shirt backwards or wearing the wrong shoe on the wrong foot is an easy fix. However, with oral hygiene, it’s very important to make sure […]
Category: Children’s Dentistry
The Importance of Mouth Guards
All student athletes require mouth guards when playing contact sports. We also see professional athletes using mouth guards on TV (basketball, football, boxing, etc.) However, most of us assume that if we’re playing sports recreationally, it’s not necessary to wear a mouth guard because it’s not as high intensity as playing professionally. If you play […]
The Importance of Teeth in Speech
Our teeth are important for many reasons. Most of us like to keep them healthy and clean so that we have a nice bright smile and have the ability to eat whatever we like. Healthy teeth, however, can be important for many other things as well, including one of the most important means of communication […]
Sleep Apnea in Children
When children have sleep apnea, it can be very serious and detrimental to their mental and physical well-being. If your child seems sluggish no matter how long they sleep or seems to have unexplainable weight gain, it can be signs of sleep apnea. If you think your child has sleep apnea here are a few […]
Getting Your Kids to Like the Dentist
Kids, more often than not, have a unnecessary amount of anxiety when going to the dentist. Even though visits are usually painless (or actually help treat pain), kids tend to still feel nervous about getting their annual checkup. Here are a few things you can do as a parent to help ease the anxiety levels […]
Current Trends in Dentistry
Dentistry today is a far cry from what it used to be even 10-20 years ago. New technologies are rapidly emerging and people are taking dental and oral hygiene more seriously than ever before. Here are a few topics that are currently trending in the dental world. Kids and Dentistry – For a while, it […]
Healthy Lunches For Kids
Although it would be ideal for kids to be able to brush their teeth after lunch, it’s most likely that they won’t be able to. Usual lunch options such as PB & J sandwiches or bags of chips or cookies given on a daily basis can contribute to tooth decay and poor oral health in […]
Why We Should Floss
Flossing is ALWAYS stressed by any dentist, however most people still don’t find it important enough to do. Maybe we assume that brushing is enough and flossing is just an added bonus. Here are a few reasons that may make you change your mind. You Can Save Money Who doesn’t want to save money? Taking […]
Dental Care Without Any Drilling or Shots?
Many people are afraid to go to the dentist because of a fear of needles or pain. Luckily, here at Candlewood Dental Care in New Fairfield, CT, Dr. Lorraine Burio uses a new technology that makes dental visits even more pleasant than before. Meet the Waterlase™: Waterlase is a laser that when used in combination […]
Common Dental Problems in Kids
Children are prone to a lot of different dental issues because they are usually not very careful about their dental hygiene and love to consume sweets in all forms. Although most dental issues are mild and don’t have any permanent effects on your children’s teeth, a few things to watch out for are: Tooth Decay […]