by Scott Gourley | Mar 22, 2023 | Blog, Dental Posts, General Dental, Pediatric
LOSING BABY TEETH is a perfectly normal part of growing up, but it can still be a scary new experience for little kids, particularly the first time. Parents can make it easier by encouraging the right mindset. Emphasize that losing a tooth is part of being a big kid!...
by Scott Gourley | Mar 15, 2023 | Blog, Dental Posts, General Dental, Pediatric
AS DENTAL HEALTH professionals, our favorite figure in the magic of childhood has to be the Tooth Fairy. We all remember what it was like to leave a baby tooth under the pillow and find a shiny quarter in its place the next morning. It’s fascinating to see how...
by Scott Gourley | Mar 9, 2023 | Blog, Dental Posts, Endo, General Dental, Ortho, Pediatric
A CANKER SORE, a shallow ulcer that can develop on the inside of the cheeks or lips, can mean days of discomfort. Different things can trigger a canker sore. The most common are a bitten lip or cheek (which only becomes easier to bite again when it swells), long...
by Scott Gourley | Mar 2, 2023 | Blog, Dental Posts, Endo, General Dental, Ortho, Pediatric
THROUGHOUT HISTORY, WOMEN have faced numerous challenges in pursuing their careers. Dentistry is no exception. It has taken significant determination and persistence for women to establish themselves in the field of dentistry. In this blog post, we will be discussing...
by Scott Gourley | Feb 23, 2023 | Blog, Dental Posts, General Dental, Pediatric
HERE’S A HANDY GUIDE that can help parents navigate the toothbrush aisle the next time they need to replace a child’s toothbrush (which should be every few months — certainly by the time the bristles look bent). Start out by choosing from...
by Scott Gourley | Feb 16, 2023 | Blog, Dental Posts, General Dental, Pediatric
AS PARENTS, THERE ARE so many things we must teach our children so that they are ready to go out into the world as adults. One lesson we prioritize as dentists is teaching them how to floss properly. We’re happy to give parents everywhere our best tips on how to...
