Chipmunk-city. Remember what it was like to have your wisdom teeth pulled? If the swollen mouth, teasing siblings, and new-found appreciation of what it's like to have a tooth knocked out aren’t enough… there is the blood. Ah, yes, the blood. You wish you could stop reading now, right? It's really not that bad. Gross, maybe, but it becomes a passing memory fast. If your dentist has suggested your teenager have their wisdom teeth extracted, … [Read more...] about How to Plan for the Removal of Your Teen’s Wisdom Teeth
I’ve Taken Geography in School, but What is a Geographic Tongue?
"Mom, do you know what's going on with my tongue? … It's got some weird patches on it … yuck!" How's that for a question not commonly found in the parental handbook? What your child is most likely concerned about is what is referred to as a "geographic tongue." The condition is nothing serious, and it really doesn't have much to do with Geography. It is something you might want to know about, though, particularly if your child is wondering why … [Read more...] about I’ve Taken Geography in School, but What is a Geographic Tongue?
Doctors Take Ice Bucket Challenge
Who Says You Can’t Wear White After Labor Day?
Food. Fashion. Fun. The trifecta of flavor that makes Labor Day one of the most celebrated days of the year. It's a well-deserved day off from work, and honored as a national holiday since the days of President Grover Cleveland – that's over a century ago! It also begins the all-too-soon wrap up of summer. So before all the fun comes to a screeching halt, let’s be sure this big day of gastronomic enjoyment allows you to stay tooth-healthy and … [Read more...] about Who Says You Can’t Wear White After Labor Day?
3 Tips to Help Your Kids Ease into Fall
August. It's hot, summer is nearly over, and your children have already started to mourn their eventual return to school. No matter their age, for your kids, August - despite its length of days, is nearly over the day it begins. School, is indeed, right around the corner. So, for our favorite parents across this great land, here are a few dentistry related tips that will help you and your young ones transition nicely from “play all day” to “work … [Read more...] about 3 Tips to Help Your Kids Ease into Fall
Why a Root Canal Isn’t as Terrifying as You Think
You know the stories … full of verve and hyperbole … they're the stories of adversity and challenge our relatives just love to tell. There's Grandpa Joe, who walked two miles to school each day … barefoot, and in the snow. There's Uncle Sal, who brought in that fish so big they even needed the captain and his mates to help reel it in. And then there's Aunt Vera's root canal. Ouch. That one doesn't even have a story, really … it's just an … [Read more...] about Why a Root Canal Isn’t as Terrifying as You Think
