DD Family Dentistry Blog

Good oral health is an essential part of any child’s overall well-being, but a little one with special needs can sometimes have a lot of trouble learning how to brush and floss properly. Luckily, there are a few measures a parent can take to help their child get into these crucial dental health habits. Here’s a brief guide to helping your child with special needs get on board with the hygiene practices that can help them enjoy a beautiful smile for a lifetime.

If you enjoy drinking coffee on a regular basis, you are far from alone. Coffee is among the most popular beverages in the world, and every java drinker has their preferred way to enjoy this dark, bitter, and bold beverage. While this drink involves a few risks for your oral health, there are ways to minimize them so your smile can stay shiny, white, and healthy. In honor of National Coffee Day, here’s a brief guide to keeping your teeth in great shape while enjoying your morning joe.

Adding a new member to your family is a wonderful and exciting privilege! However, pregnancy can also be a confusing time; there is a lot of misinformation out there about how you should take care of yourself and your unborn child! For example, you might have heard that you should not visit the dentist. Or, you might hesitate to undergo oral procedures due to concerns about cost. This blog post talks about how dental insurance can help you to enjoy safe and affordable oral healthcare during pregnancy.

There are lots of things you do to keep your child safe during back-to-school season, like letting them know who will be picking them up in the afternoon. Whether your child has already had their first day of school or they don’t start for another few weeks, there’s no better time to focus on dental health too! That way, they don’t wind up with a painful toothache, a knocked-out tooth, or another serious injury. With this in mind, keep reading to learn five back-to-school safety tips to prevent dental emergencies.

When you invest in your oral health, you invest in yourself. But that doesn’t mean you still shouldn’t try to get the most from your money. If you’d like to improve your smile with the help of cosmetic dentistry but aren’t sure if the results will last long enough to be worth the cost, here are a few popular treatments and how long you can expect to enjoy their results!

Summer’s here, and there’s so much to smile about! But if the condition of your teeth is leaving you feeling insecure or afraid to share that grin with the world, don’t despair! Summertime is also the perfect season for cosmetic dentistry. With more available appointments, less traffic, and more flexibility with your schedule, here are a few perfect treatments to help you improve your smile before the fall rush!

There are certain times of year that are just better for some activities than others. For example, the fall is generally better than other seasons for apple picking, while the winter is better for skiing. Spring is the perfect season to clean your house, but the summer is definitely better for a few things, too, including resting, relaxing, and starting your new Invisalign treatment. So, what’s so cool about the hotter months for taking control of your oral health? Keeping reading to see why when it comes to Invisalign, the summer is the most wonderful time of the year!

Invisalign aligners have truly changed the face of modern orthodontics. They aren’t just less noticeable than traditional braces, they are also easier to care for and make caring for your teeth easier, too. But while Invisalign has multiple unique benefits, it isn’t always a good fit for everyone. That’s because it cannot correct certain orthodontic issues. If you’re wondering if you’re a good candidate for Invisalign, here’s a basic breakdown of what it’s capable of fixing and a few things it can’t.

Every smile is different; however, patients with Down Syndrome often face a variety of unique differences related to their disability. Acknowledging these in addition to seeing a knowledgeable professional who also understands these differences can help you or your loved one make positive changes to their at-home dental routine to maintain a cavity-free smile. Read on to learn a few challenges that are unique to those with Down Syndrome.

You want to set your child’s smile up for success! You’ve heard about all of the benefits that fluoride can have on oral health, but may still have some concerns about whether or not it is safe to expose your child to fluoride at a young age. Fortunately, we’re here to help. Continue reading to learn more about the effects of fluoride and which age is best to begin using it.