The clinical term for a large gap between two of your , Dr. Brad Greenfield. Why Do I Have a Diastema? Many kids present with diastemas in their primary teeth, but this is not necessarily a bad thing. As their larger permanent teeth come in, those spaces keep their teeth from being overcrowded. However, in […]
Category: Family Dentistry
Too Many Kids without Dental Checkups
October 8, 2014
With all of that Halloween candy already floating around in stores, schools, and homes, children are exposed to an awful lot of sugar this time of year. That sugar feeds bacteria in their small mouths, creating all the right conditions to cause . At least they’re all keeping up with their six month preventive dental […]
A Different Way to Look at Halloween Candy Consumption
October 2, 2014
Have you been noticing Halloween wares on the aisles of all of your favorite stores for weeks now? Consumerism has changed so much over the years, you can even find Christmas items before October 31st. For most children in America, however, the next month will have one focus – Halloween. What is it that the […]
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Visit Your Dentist Before The First Day Of Summer
May 28, 2014
According to the American Dental Association (ADA), patients over the age of one should visit their dentist at least twice a year. […]
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Choosing the Right Toothbrush
April 25, 2014
You already know that you should brush your teeth at least twice a day, especially 30 minutes after eating. However, did you know that selecting the right toothbrush can be nearly as important as choosing to brush at all? The wrong one could damage your dental enamel and irritate your sensitive gum tissue. With so […]
