Sucking on fingers or thumbs is healthy and normal when children are very young. Most children stop somewhere between two and four years…
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Dental Articles
Dental Articles
Dental Injuries – Tooth Loss
If an adult (permanent) tooth is knocked out, there is a reasonable chance it will survive if it is put back into the gum straight away, and you seek…
Dental Checks for Young Children
Fluoride is a mineral found in food, water, plants and toothpaste. Brushing with fluoride toothpaste and drinking fluoridated water helps to…
Dental Care – Fluoride
Fluoride is a mineral found in food, water, plants and toothpaste. Brushing with fluoride toothpaste and drinking fluoridated water helps to protect…
Teeth and Drug Use
Healthy teeth and gums depend on good oral hygiene, a low-sugar diet, healthy saliva and regular visits to the dentist. Some drugs can cause tooth damage…
Early Initial Exam by Orthodontist Provides Baseline Assessment of Child’s Teeth, Jaws
Although many people associate braces with the teenage years, 9 years old is not too young to have a child’s teeth evaluated by an orthodontist…
Teeth Straightening
Getting your teeth straightened isn’t simply about getting some braces fitted so you can have a more beautiful smile.
Braces vs Aligners – Which Will Suit You Better?
Many patients (or their parents) have asked us which option will be better for them. It really is a personal decision, so we thought we would provide…
How to Brush Your Braces
Maintaining good oral hygiene before, during and after your orthodontic treatment is very important. While wearing many orthodontic…
How Do My Braces Go On
Here we show you how we put braces onto an actual patient. Dr King shows just how easy and...
