Choosing the Right Type of Braces
Choosing the Right Type of Braces Most people dream of having a beautiful smile that they can be proud of. Fortunately, there are a range of orthodontic solutions that can help you achieve the smile of your dreams. The Adventure Dental team will work with you to create a custom orthodontic treatment plan to […]
What Parents Need to Know about Dental Sealants for Kids and Teens
As parents, you naturally want your children to be healthy and that extends to their dental health. But it’s a constant challenge. The most “cavity prone” years for kids are between the ages of 6 and 14 when their permanent teeth are still emerging and growing. And no matter how often we try to talk to them about […]
Is There Ever A Reason to Extract a Baby Tooth?
It may seem surprising, but there are times when a baby tooth must be extracted.As primary (“baby”) teeth are important to a child’s dental development, every effort is made to avoid extracting them, but there are situations in which it is unavoidable. The primary reasons for baby tooth extractions include infections, decay, injuries, and overcrowding. Baby tooth extractions […]
What are the benefits of digital Orthodontic scans?
What are the benefits of digital Orthodontic scans? iTero Digital Dental Scanner To start the process of providing orthodontic care for you or your child, we need a map of the mouth. Digital technology has advanced to provide the best possible mapping device — a digital scanner. Before the development of a digital dental scanner, we used to take […]
The Difference Between A General Dentist And A Pediatric Dentist
The Difference Between A General Dentist And A Pediatric Dentist Did you know that kids’ teeth are structurally different from adult teeth? Kids begin to grow teeth when they are six to seven months old. These are called deciduous teeth or primary dentitions. These teeth start to fall off naturally when children reach six years of […]
Bruxism: Why is My Child Grinding Their Teeth?
Bruxism: Why is My Child Grinding Their Teeth? You’re not alone if you’ve noticed your child is grinding their teeth. In fact, according to research, almost 50% of children will grind their teeth at night. Typically, they are unaware they’re doing it, so parents need to pay attention to the signs. While teeth grinding, or […]
6 Ways to Prevent Cavities in Children
6 Ways to Prevent Cavities in Children Tooth decay can happen when foods containing carbohydrates (sugars and starches) are left on the teeth. Bacteria that normally live in the mouth change these foods, making acids. The combination of bacteria, food, acid, and saliva form a substance called plaque that sticks to the teeth. Over time, […]
Dental Emergencies
Dental Emergencies As we all know, accidents can happen when we least expect them, and knowing what to do can mean the difference between saving and losing a tooth. For all dental emergencies, it’s important to visit your dentist as soon as possible. Be sure to call your dentist and provide as much detail as you […]
How to Brush Your Teeth Properly
How to Brush Your Teeth Properly The Battle of the Brushing How to brush your teeth properly? We all know the importance of brushing our teeth but getting our little ones to scrub off the sugar bugs can be a daily battle. A morning and evening tooth-brushing routine is one of our first defenses against […]
The Difference an Invisalign Diamond Provider Provides
The Difference an Invisalign Diamond Provider Provides More people want to achieve their smile goals discreetly, without using traditional hardware like metal braces. Invisalign has successfully provided orthodontists around the globe with the tool to treat patients with practically invisible orthodontics! General dentists can offer Invisalign to their patients; however, due to their general knowledge […]