Baby teeth on average start to emerge in a baby’s mouth by around six months. (But don’t worry if your child started teething much earlier, or hasn’t quite started yet. All children follow their own timeline!) For most parents, seeing a first tooth is an exciting event. A milestone has been reached; pictures are taken, […]
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At The Dentist, Your Hygienist Is Your First Line Of Defense
If you’re regularly visiting the dentist, you’ll discover there are generally two parts to a routine visit: the examination, and the cleaning. The examination is usually done by your dentist; but often, another person will handle cleaning your teeth. That person is known as a hygienist, and is more than just a helper; your professional […]
If You’ve Got Bad Breath, Your Dentist Can Help
Bad breath is often seen more as a social problem than a health issue; covering up bad breath with mints or other foods might “help” in the short term, but without identifying and addressing the underlying problems that are causing it, you might be ignoring a real warning sign about your own health. Your dentist […]