Are you concerned that your kids might be in need of restorative treatment for a cavity or other dental problem? Perhaps you are just curious whether or not you are doing all you can, as a parent, to help ensure they enjoy oral health as they grow. Fortunately, there are actually a number of simple… Read more »
Category: Family Dentistry
How Do You Prevent Gum Disease?
Did you know that a study from the Centers for Disease Control shows that half of adults over the age of 35 suffer from some stage of periodontal disease? Without treatment, gum disease can progressively worsen until the stability of your teeth become threatened. How do you prevent gum disease? What steps can you take… Read more »
This Year, Care for Your Family’s Teeth with Preventive Dentistry
Does your family like to ring in the new year by talking about resolutions you have each set? Even if your kids are too young to begin setting their own goals, there is one resolution you can and should make as a family: to take great care of your smiles. Sadly, as people get busy,… Read more »
How to Teach Your Kids to Care for Their Teeth
You teach your kids how to read, how to ride a bike, how to throw a ball — but have you taught them how to take care of their teeth and gums? It’s important to establish healthy oral hygiene habits from an early age, because dental health has a serious impact on one’s overall health… Read more »
Why Does My Baby Have Bad Breath?
Children and babies seldom have bad breath. But you still should practice proper oral hygiene with them. You should begin practicing oral hygiene with your newborn just a few days after birth, and of course continue until they are old enough to do it properly themselves. Although it is a rare occurrence, even with proper… Read more »
Q and A with your Pella Dentists: Power of Fluoride
Your Pella dentists Dr. Allen and Dr. Neumann believe in the power of fluoride in preventing and even reversing tooth decay. The use of fluoride in fluoridated community water is responsible for a significant drop in tooth decay in the US and other industrialized nations around the world. Fluoride can be administered through drinking fluoridated… Read more »