For Kids | Dental Signal

Dental anxieties often develop in children after negative experiences or inherited from equally anxious parents. If you have toddlers or young children, here are some alternative phrases you can use at home when talking about the dental office. Sleepy Juice or Magic Juice Instead of Anesthetic Injection At the dental office, local anesthesia is used […]

Written by prositesdental • Mar 27 • 2 minute read

For Kids

What You Need to Know About Protecting Your Kid’s Teeth

Prevention and early treatment are the best ways to help your children achieve and maintain optimal oral health. It is much easier to prevent an issue than treat one, which is why it is essential to monitor them as soon as their first tooth appears. Your child’s first visit to the dentist can set […]

Written by prositesdental • Feb 13 • 2 minute read

General For Kids

Top 3 Causes of Child Tooth Decay

It’s never too early to start caring about your child’s teeth. Starting them on a path to good oral health ensures that they’ll enjoy a bright, healthy smile when they’re older. Of course, the road to protecting their pearly whites starts before they even have adult teeth. The following are three of the leading causes […]

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Written by prositesdental • Apr 24 • 2 minute read

General For Kids

What are Sports Mouth Guards?

Sports guards, mouth guards, and mouth protectors are all devices made to protect your teeth. Sport mouth guards are worn over the teeth to shield them from hits to the face and head. Mouth guards are an essential piece of athletic gear for anybody taking an interest in a sport that includes intense physical contact. […]

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Written by prositesdental • Feb 27 • 2 minute read

For Kids

How to Help Children Who Are Afraid of the Dentist

Is your child afraid of dental visits? If we want our children to be healthy, keeping their teeth clean and cavity free is an important part of that. However, dental visits can be challenging if your child gets anxiety at the very mention of a dental appointment. Going to dentist need not be inherently scary. […]

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Written by prositesdental • Feb 2 • 3 minute read

For Kids

The Importance Of Pediatric Dental Care

As a new parent, you want to do everything you can to provide your baby with a happy and healthy future. One thing many parents of infants feel uncertain about is how to care for your child’s newly emerging teeth. Your baby’s oral health requires care and dedication, but that doesn’t mean it has to […]

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Written by prositesdental • Dec 31 • 3 minute read

For Kids

Does Pacifier Use Affect a Baby’s Dental Development?

Pacifier use and thumb sucking are heavily ingrained in our culture, and in most cultures around the world throughout history. As a result, most of us don’t think much about it. However, a lot of people have recently started taking a closer look at this common practice and wondered just how healthy it actually is. […]

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Written by prositesdental • Dec 31 • 3 minute read

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Orthodontics

Does Your Child Need Early Orthodontic Treatment?

Most orthodontic treatment starts in the teen years when all permanent teeth have come in, and the results are more predictable. However, some young children need early intervention or Phase One treatment. This evaluation doesn’t necessarily mean orthodontics are needed right away. However, monitoring growth patterns can indicate the best opportunity to start treatment to […]

Written by prositesdental • Sep 17 • 2 minute read

General

9 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Dental Fillings

Tooth decay is a dental health problem that frequently arises as a result of poor dental hygiene and/or a diet that is rich in sugar and sweetened beverages. The solution to tooth decay is usually a dental filling, which seals the cavity and stops the decay from progressing further. Fillings can be composed of composite, […]

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Written by prositesdental • Dec 31 • 4 minute read

Orthodontics

Are You a Good Candidate for Oral Appliance Therapy?

If you struggle with snoring or obstructive sleep apnea, finding a comfortable treatment can make a difference in your sleep quality. Oral appliance therapy is one option that may help you breathe more easily while sleeping. These custom-fitted devices work by adjusting the position of your lower jaw to help keep your airway open. While […]

Written by prositesdental • Oct 28 • 3 minute read

Restoration

Important Steps to Prepare for Full-Arch Dental Implants

If you’re missing most or all of your teeth, full-arch dental implants may offer a way to restore your smile and improve everyday functions like chewing and speaking. Unlike traditional dentures, this treatment uses dental implants placed in your jawbone to support a full set of replacement teeth. However, the process involves careful planning, and […]

Written by prositesdental • Oct 21 • 3 minute read

Oral Surgery

How Oral Surgery Can Treat Impacted Teeth

A tooth is considered impacted when it does not fully emerge into its expected position in your mouth. Wisdom teeth are commonly associated with impaction, but other teeth, including canine teeth, can also become impacted. Depending on the tooth’s position and your oral health, an impacted tooth may cause discomfort, affect nearby teeth, or remain […]

Written by prositesdental • Oct 14 • 3 minute read

For Kids

Why Kids May Need Space Maintainers After Losing Baby Teeth Early

Baby teeth eventually fall out, but when they are lost earlier than expected, it can affect how your child’s permanent teeth develop. Each baby tooth helps maintain space for the permanent tooth that will eventually replace it. If a tooth is lost too soon, nearby teeth may begin moving into the open area. In some […]

Written by prositesdental • Oct 7 • 3 minute read

Orthodontics

What Are Orthodontic Elastics and Why Are They Important?

If you are undergoing orthodontic treatment, your orthodontist may ask you to wear small rubber bands called elastics. They might seem like a minor part of braces or clear aligner treatment, but they can play an important role in correcting how your upper and lower teeth fit together. Braces and aligners are highly effective at […]

Written by prositesdental • Sep 30 • 3 minute read