As the parent of a child on the autism spectrum, I see first-hand how the sensory sensitivities can affect dental visits. The dentist’s office is full of sensory input, and when properly managed, even children on the spectrum can visit the dentist without becoming anxious and overwhelmed. The goal of this blog is to help parents and dental care providers understand the unique approach required to offer dental care for special needs children. From the pre-appointment preparations to the patience and understanding in the dentist’s chair, you’ll learn the techniques to make every visit to the dentist a happy one for kids with autism spectrum disorders.
Posted on: 5 June 2019
If you are tired of having a dull smile but do not want to use the teeth whitening kits that you can find in most department and grocery stores, you may have read that you can whiten your teeth naturally by using lemon juice. However, there are a couple of reasons why you should not attempt to use lemon juice to whiten your teeth.
1. Lemon Juice Will Erode Your Tooth Enamel
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Posted on: 9 May 2019
If you are out playing some basketball with your friends, it's possible that you might get a little rowdy while you are having your friendly pickup game. And, as happens on occasion, you might accidentally get hit in the mouth. When you get hit, you may end up getting a tooth knocked out. If that does happen, you need to make sure that you know what to do so that you can give your tooth the best possible chance of reimplanting.
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Posted on: 10 April 2019
When you experience gum issues, it can be an extremely unpleasant problem. Unfortunately, people are often unaware of what they should do to treat serious gum issues. While the gums are normally extremely adept at healing themselves, there are steps that everyone should follow to help expedite this healing process.
Use A Saltwater Rinse
Using a saltwater rinse can provide sore or injured gums with some important benefits. One of the most important will be the ability of the saltwater to clean the sore.
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Posted on: 11 March 2019
As a parent, you have to pick and choose your battles. One battle that many parents of little ones experience each and every day is over dental care. How much time do you spend fighting with your kids to get them to brush, floss, and rinse – the right way? Wouldn't it be nice if you could get through the bedtime routine in a good enough mood to actually enjoy spending that last bit of time tucking the kids into bed at night?
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