Make learning about dental care fun for your children so that trips to your family dentist will go much more smoothly. Here’s how.
Recently, we shared a number of dental health care resources for your family, including coloring projects, games and other activities. Today, you’ll discover another terrific web site for your family that features interactive family fun: the National Museum of Dentistry . Go to the site, click on the “Let’s Go” button (available in English or Spanish) and then you can let the fun begin!
A cute character named Mouthie - who looks like teeth and gums - guides you through dental care info through a series of games and challenges.
At the start of the game, you will be assigned a game code. If you decide to stop playing the game for a while, you can pick up where you left off by entering the game code. Mouthie then guides you and your children through his laboratory, where children who learn something important about dental care receive a tooth. Win all the teeth in the lab and be awarded a certificate of achievement.
Learn about the negative effects tobacco has on a person’s overall dental health care, and then you get to create a fun anti-smoking poster.
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Dental care resources: find the information you need to make educated dental health care decisions - for yourself and for your family.
Use this information to find out more about what helps keep your family’s teeth and gums healthy - and to discover ways to share the news about dental services with people of all ages in your family. Here goes!
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The quality of dental care products that you choose can make a big difference in the oral health of your entire family
. To help you with your shopping list, here’s a list of more than 400 dental health care products with the American Dental Association (ADA) Seal of Acceptance. These products include “toothpaste , dental floss , manual and electric toothbrushes , mouth rinse and chewing gum.”
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Find fun ways to share dental care tips with your children.
One of the easiest ways is to print out dental pictures that your children can color. Use this coloring time as a way to talk about dental health without being pushy or too obvious about your goal. This will also be a great time to chat about an upcoming family dentist visit and what dental services your child should expect. Coloring pages can be found in many places online, including:
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You have more than one option for tooth whitening at DentalWorks. No matter which you choose, here are the benefits of having a dental care professional whiten your teeth.
We blogged about Zoom teeth whitening and how this process can significantly whiten your teeth . As a follow up to that post, here is more info on the importance of partnering with a dental health care professional when whitening your teeth, whether you choose Zoom teeth whitening or another whitening process.
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At DentalWorks, we believe that you should not have to choose between the dental care you want and need, and the dental health care that you can afford.
Because of this core belief, we:
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What are dental sealants and how do they contribute to overall dental health care?
This is a great question, one that is often asked by parents wishing to provide their children with the best dental care possible. Dental sealants are applied to the back teeth of children, their molars and premolars, shortly after the teeth come in. This material is “painted on” and it protects teeth from bacteria that can cause decay, which leads to cavities.
Here is another question we’re often asked: how complicated is it to apply dental sealants?
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If you need a family dentist or are ready to switch to a new one, or you’ve recently moved and need a new hometown dentist, here are 5 important reasons why DentalWorks should be your dental care provider:
- We provide family dentistry services to people and smiles of all ages. So, no matter your age, we can provide the dental health care services you want and need.
- You shouldn’t have to choose between the care you need and the care that you can afford. That’s why we maintain reasonable prices and offer several payment and financing options. We can even help you determine which one is best for your budget.
- You’ll find a wide range of dental services, from
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If you have sensitive teeth, you can use these dental care techniques to reduce the sensitivity.
Millions of Americans suffer from tooth sensitivity issues, usually in response to hot or cold, or to sour or sweet foods. To prevent this from happening or to reduce the sharp painful sensation associated with tooth sensitivity:
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Discover the benefits of restorative dental care - dental crowns, dental bridges and dental implants - on your smile.
If you’ve never had restorative dental work done, you may be hesitant to try. Once you read the specifics, though, you’ll probably change your mind.
Dental health care technique # 1: dental crowns
Dental crowns are shaped like a natural tooth and they cover teeth, which strengthens them and improves their appearance. They are usually recommended to restore a cracked or otherwise weak tooth; cover a tooth with an especially large filling; to complete a dental implant; or to securely hold bridges. Crowns can be made of ceramic, metal or resin and are necessary for teeth with nerves removed through root canals.
Dental health care technique # 2: dental bridges
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Oral cancer screening: oral cancer is a serious disease, but one that your dental health care team can identify in its early stages.
According to the Oral Cancer Foundation, oral cancer is often preceded by a pre-malignant lesion that can be discovered and treated through a screening process. It usually takes between 2.5 to 8 years for that lesion to turn into cancer and, if it can be caught in that time frame, it is much more easily and successfully treated. People with advanced cases of oral cancer do not face encouraging cure rates.
What are risk factors that may cause a dental care professional to recommend a screening?
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You want to find just the right family dentist for your children – and here’s how!
Before selecting a family dentist, ask yourself these questions:
1. Does this dentist focus on educating my children about lifelong dental health care?
You’ll want a dentist who shares information with your children, letting them know how to take care of their teeth now to avoid future issues.
2. What are the business hours at this dental care office and what should you do in the case of dental health care emergencies?
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