Unfortunately, it’s not uncommon for people to feel so anxious about dental appointments that they avoid them. Whether you’re nervous about basic visits like checkups and cleanings or are dreading an upcoming procedure like a root canal, your dentist can alleviate your worry with different sedation options. These medications can help you feel calm and comfortable the entire time your dentist works, but that’s not all they do. Keep reading to learn about 5 additional advantages of sedation dentistry!

You may think February doesn’t have events suited to little kids. After all, most link it to Groundhog Day or Valentine’s Day – holidays for adults. However, this period marks a time even your tiny tots can honor: Children’s Dental Health Month. February is thus meant to promote your child’s oral health. If your little one still sucks their thumb, you can even help them celebrate it. Read on to learn why and how to break thumb-sucking habits this February.

After investing time and effort into teeth whitening treatments, it’s a smart move to research how to keep your results as long as possible. While brushing your teeth can certainly help a lot, changing your diet may be for the best. The food you eat has a huge impact on the color of your teeth. So, to ensure your newly brightened smile lasts, you should watch what you bite into.

Keep reading to learn which foods are the biggest offenders when it comes to teeth whitening.

Did you know that approximately 178 million Americans are missing at least one tooth? Fortunately, just because you’ve lost a tooth doesn’t mean that you need to go the rest of your life with an empty space in your smile. Dental implants replace the roots of missing teeth, allowing for a variety of benefits that you can’t get from other tooth replacement options. They are becoming more and more popular each year with more than 500,000 being placed annually. Here are some of the newest innovations that dental implant technology has to offer.

Porcelain veneers can completely transform a smile in just a few appointments. You’ve probably seen them on TV and at the movies a million times, and they are available at your local dentist’s office. They are the open secret behind the perfect smiles of many of your favorite Hollywood stars, and they can treat a wide variety of dental issues such as extensive chips or cracks, gaps, and stains that do not respond to teeth whitening. Here’s what you should know about getting porcelain veneers if you are considering the treatment.

Halloween is quickly approaching, which means children (and some adults) are eager to dress up and have fun. While trick-or-treating is commonly saved for young ones, the fact is that a surge in candy sales leads to buckets full of sweet treats when ghosts, ghouls, and goblins arrive home. If you are planning to greet trick-or-treaters in your neighborhood, consider some non-candy alternatives that will protect smiles but also give kids a reason to smile.

Invisalign has revolutionized the world of orthodontics, offering a discreet and convenient solution for achieving a straighter smile. If you’ve decided that Invisalign is the right choice for you, the next step is to find the best Invisalign provider to guide you through your treatment journey. But with numerous providers out there, how do you choose the one that’s right for your needs? Continue reading to learn valuable tips to help you find the perfect Invisalign provider who can give you the smile you’ve always wanted.

Typically, people associate braces with a certain time in life: adolescence. However, this underestimates what braces are capable of. They’re great for adults as well, but even more than that, some children may also be in need of orthodontic intervention before they reach their teenage years.

Some kids may benefit from what’s called “phase one orthodontics.” If you want to know more about them, and who could use them, here’s what you should know.

Getting traditional braces means there’s a new menu your child has to follow to ensure their treatment progresses smoothly. When your child is eating at home, you can make sure they are taking care of their teeth and braces. However, now that school is starting up again, they’ll be eating with their classmates! If you’re not sure what foods they should and shouldn’t eat, here is an essential guide to packing a braces-friendly school lunch!

Ultimately, there’s nothing wrong with getting braces as an adult. (You’re never too old to enjoy the perks of a straight smile!) Still, doing so does mean you’ll be wearing braces to work. That situation can present unique challenges if you aren’t prepared. Fortunately, though, it’s easy enough to get yourself ready. In fact, your DeSoto orthodontist can even show you how. To that end, here are four helpful tips to help you manage braces while operating in the workplace.