Castlebury Dental Blog

Despite popular belief, taking proper care of teeth starts before permanent teeth come in. Some people believe that children do not need to floss because their baby teeth will fall out, but flossing is beneficial for both teeth and gums. Teaching not only good brushing habits but good flossing habits can save children from growing up with cavities or other dental problems.

It's vital that children be well versed in the practice of oral hygiene at a young age, because the older they get, the harder it is to reinforce the habit. Adults who struggle with maintaining consistent oral hygiene practices likely did not experience much discipline with it as children.

Countless Americans possess an intense fear of the dentist. This is especially true for children as they are exposed to the stigma that dental care holds at early ages. While dental practitioners are eager to serve families and children, children aren't always to enthusiastic about sitting in the dentist chair. It's imperative that parents are able to motivate their children to be comfortable in the dentist's office.

Cavities occur when holes are formed in the teeth due to the erosion of enamel. Enamel is the tooth’s natural protection against cavities; a hard coating on the tooth. What causes enamel to erode is the attacking nature of plaque and bacteria, as well as an excess of acid. Once the enamel is worn down to the center of the tooth, bacteria gets into the hole, causing pain in the nerves the longer the cavity is left untreated.

Dentist are trained medical doctors who know the facial anatomy. This is important to remember when choosing who will administer your Botox. You don't trust just anyone to inject you. Most adverse reactions to Botox happen when administrated by people who are not medical doctors who know what they are doing.

It can be a hassle to make dental appointments every 6 months, but the consequences of skipping these appointments can be dire

It has happened to all of us, happy hour on Friday afternoon and we break a tooth on the free popcorn. Sunday morning and the kids are riding their bikes, there is a crash and one of their adult teeth is knocked out. What to do?

Do you remember the dog days of summer? Anyone who grew up before the fateful invention of the internet knows that a three-month summer break felt like an eternity by mid-July.

When people think about good dental hygiene, they often ignore the importance of flossing. However, flossing actually plays a critical role in maintaining both oral and overall health.

Keeping up with the kids can be tricky, but it's wroth it when I get to see some of the awesome things they accomplish.