Proper Oral Care: Children’s Dental
If your child is 1 years-old or their first teeth have come in, be sure to take them to their first dentist appointment. Giving your child the proper oral care is essential to their well-being. We all know that maintaining oral health is important, especially when it comes to children. Experts suggest that parents should start taking care of their children’s oral health at age 1 or as soon as their first teeth come in. However, a report from C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital...
Read MoreAre you Brushing Your Teeth Properly? Learn How!
Knowing how to brush your teeth properly is important so you can avoid conditions such as gingivitis and tooth decay. Bad brushing technique can lead to tooth abrasion, which wears away the surface of the tooth. Because gum tissue is so delicate, it can be damaged from the bristles on your toothbrush and lead to tooth sensitivity. These instructions will help you brush your teeth the right way: Put a thin layer of toothpaste on your already-moist toothbrush. Brush your back teeth first,...
Read MoreHave Bad Breath? Conquer It With These Tips [VIDEO]
If you constantly have bad breath and think there’s nothing you can do about it, think again. These helpful tips can assist in keeping bad breath at bay. Halitosis, or bad breath, can be seriously humiliating. You don’t have to live with it forever! Simply by brushing and flossing at least two times a day, particularly after you’ve eaten, can help. The tongue collects a lot of bacteria and gunk so be sure to brush it – you can even use a tongue scraper. If you rinse...
Read MoreKids and Cavities: What Parents Need To Know
Due to an increase of sugar in the diet through fast food, soda pop and candy, children are now much more susceptible to bacteria which causes cavities or tooth decay to harm their teeth. In fact, the U.S. Center for Disease Control cites a study that says there has been a 15.2 percent increase in tooth decay during the last 10 years for children under six. Various things cause tooth decay for younger dental patients at Thunderbird Dental, most notably sugar intake, severe stress, contents in...
Read MoreThis Year, What is Your Smile Resolution?
A lot of people are making resolutions at the start of the New Year, either to eat better, exercise more, or save more money. But, how many have ever considered making a New Year’s resolution for their smile? This 2012, make your smile something special with the help of Thunderbird Dental! We have a wide range of convenient, one-stop dental services including: Mercury-Free Fillings Cosmetic Smile Makeovers Invisalign Invisible Braces Sleep Dentistry and much more! Request an appointment...
Read MorePrevent Cavities by Using Dental Sealants
Simply brushing your teeth is not an effective solution for preventing tooth decay and erosion. The general dentistry team at Thunderbird Dental Group in Langley recommends dental sealants, which give teeth solid protection against the bacteria that infiltrates your mouth and causes cavities. What are dental sealants? Sealants are made of durable, stain-resistant plastic and are bonded to the grooves of your teeth. After a dentist at Thunderbird Dental seals the tooth, the grooves are smoothed...
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