Parents can make the first dental visit enjoyable as well as a positive for their child. Here are some tips to that can help you.

1) If you child is old enough, They should be informed of the dental visit and be told that the dentist and their staff will explain all procedures and answer any questions they may have. Keep it light, the less to-do concerning the dental visit, the better.

2) Refrain from using words around your child that might cause unnecessary fear. Void words such as needle, pull, drill or hurt.

3) There are fun young kid friendly YouTube videos that you may want to watch with your child if they have more questions about seeing a dentist.

There is a long held view of the traditional family GP widely trusted within the community, always on hand to dish out advice. But new research reveals that dentists are winning the race for trust, as 88 per cent of people surveyed in a new poll3 confirmed that they have a very high degree of trust in their dentist, even greater than in their doctor…

If you are wanting to go to a dental office where you are not receiving the dentist shuffle, then Dr Scot Rosen, a Hamilton dentist, may be right for you. He complete of all of his patients dental health care needs himself including dental cleanings.       Dr Rosen feels that it is important that his patients receive superior dental care, and it is his honor to be able to complete all of his patients needed dental work himself. From routine cleanings to more complex procedures, he does them all.

Gum disease and pancreatic cancer may be associated with one another, according to the British Dental Health Foundation. Published in the journal Gut, the study found that certain types of bacterium present in the formation of gum disease is linked to a 2 times higher risk of developing pancreatic cancer.

What’s the latest, research-supported best practice in periodontal care and implant dentistry? Dental specialists and generalists alike can read about it in the first of a new series from The Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice (JEBDP), the foremost publication of information about evidence-based dental practice, published by Elsevier…

Question:   My son is going to have his wisdom teeth removed. Will be put to sleep during the process? If so, what should I expect when he wakes up?  Is dental extractions very painful?  What should I have on hand and What is the aftercare ?

Answer:  Generally speaking you do got to an oral surgeon to have wisdom teeth removed and you are asleep during the process.  Once the teeth are extracted the dentist will gold up some gauze and place it in his mouth over the extraction site.  You will be given extra gauze to take home and use as needed.

In most cases before leaving the dental office the dentist will go over the after care instructions as well as give it to you in writing.  It will go over what to expect during the recovery  and normally a list of dos and don’t.

Any bleeding should slow down and stop with in a few hours of the extraction. You may want him to take it easy the first day and rest.  Throughout the first day it is  important to keep an icepack on his cheeks near the extraction area.  Wisdom teeth extractions are known for causing swelling and his cheeks can blow up for a few days.

Make sure to stick to soft food during the healing process such as soup, Jell-O, yogurt and pudding to name a few.

You should talk to the dentist that will be doing the wisdom teeth extractions ahead of time so you can have the chance to ask all the questions needed.  Do not be afraid to ask a dentist any questions you may have this way you can relax a little about the process.

Researchers from Queen Mary, University of London have developed a new gene test that can detect pre-cancerous cells in patients with benign-looking mouth lesions. The test could potentially allow at-risk patients to receive earlier treatment, significantly improving their chance of survival…

Question: Can a baby just have rotten baby teeth? My sister’s baby is just now cutting his first few baby teeth, yet the teeth that are coming in look rotten.  His teeth  are grayish white in color.  She does not know why this is happening.

Answer: She should take her son to see the dentist. Her baby could have Baby Bottle Tooth Decay.  If she lets her son sleep with a baby bottle with anything other then water it can cause tooth decay on baby teeth.  This can also happen if you let a baby just have a bottle all day as a pasifer.  There is a chance that it is just the color of his teeth since not all teeth are bright white however without seeing a dentist you do not know either way.

People who maintain their chewing ability are probably less likely to develop dementia, compared to those who cannot chew well any more, researchers from the Department of Odontology and the Aging Research Center at the Karolinska Institutet and from Karlstad University found. The authors reported their findings in the October issue of the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society

Dr G Robins has two convenient office located in West Covina and Montebello. They are able  to provide a full team of dental specialists and office hours available seven days a week.  His practice’s offer services ranging from cosmetic treatment and regular cleanings to dental emergencies and restoration procedures, as well as endodontics, sleep dentistry, veneers, periodontics, Invisalign and dental implants.

There are various types of toothpaste available on the market. They come as pastes and gels, there are some that guard against tooth decay or protect teeth from acid attack, others that are designed for sensitive teeth. But which toothpastes clean well? Which preserve the tooth enamel? A new evaluation method sheds light on the subject. Everyone wants to have beautiful teeth

There are a multitude of family dental insurance plans that can provide the right amount of coverage for your entire family at an affordable rate.  With a family dental insurance plan you will have access to oral surgeons, endodontists, pedodontists, periodontists and orthodontists. In addition, under an individual and family dental insurance plan basic preventative services such as teeth cleaning and oral exams are generally covered 100%.

Family dental insurance plan works absolutely for those who desire coverage for family members.  A family dental insurance plan is one of the most popular supplemental options for overall medical insurance policies.  Family dental insurance plan is a very great way to cover your family, at reduced costs and greater benefits.  Most people that have an individual or family dental insurance plan have it provided to them under an employer-sponsored group dental insurance plan.

Environment is shown to play a much more significant role in the mouth’s microbial set up than genes. The human mouth is a community bustling with microorganisms that live there. Little knowledge exists about what factors control which types that live there and which don’t…

Having good dental health means making sure you have proper dental care habits.  Preventive dental care start with you.  All it takes is a few minutes a day for proper preventive dental care yet many times it still goes undone.      For healthy teeth and gums make sure to brush your teeth at least twice a day for three minutes.  Flossing is a required preventive dental care habit so make sure to floss daily.  Try using mouthwash that kills germs and help fight gum disease.  Remember by having good dental habits it will help you prevent decay thus helping you save money on larger dental care issues.

A partnership between a New York City dental school and a local foster care agency has provided consistent dental care to more than 650 children, and may serve as a model for other dental school program curriculum.

Family vacations are fun, however people can tend to be more relaxed and they forget their daily oral routine. Even while on vacation, be sure to continue good dental habits with your child by encouraging them to brush and floss twice a day.

The British Dental Health Foundation believes a new study showing how a mother’s knowledge is key to their child’s oral health is a timely reminder of how important their early years are. The study  concluded that mothers who were more able to handle stresses in their environment had children with better oral health…

Question:  My six year old daughter has dental caries.  She currently need five filling an a possible baby root canal.  I have dental insurance but it does not cover much and I have already maxed out it 1000.00 yearly limit. How can I get additional coverage?

Answer:  You may want to get either a better insurance plan that does not have a yearly max limit like and HMO. Or find out if the dentist she is currently seeing is able to combine dental plan.  If they are willing to have you use two dental insurance plans, find out what other dental insurance plans they are a provider