Teaching your child good dental hygiene can help them throughout their entire life. It’s not always easy to teach your child a new life skill though. Here are some simple tips to help your child build good dental habits. 1. Set a Good Example Show your child that you have a good attitude about eating … Continue reading “How to Help My Kids Build Good Dental Habits”
Category: Dental Tips
Tips for Improving Your Oral Health
If you neglect your oral health, you can end up with a variety of problems, such as chronic bad breath, gum disease, tooth decay, infections, tooth loss, and pain. Fortunately, there are many things you can do to improve your oral health habits and protect your smile from dental disease! Here are four simple tips: … Continue reading “Tips for Improving Your Oral Health”
Back-to-School Dental Tips
Going back to school is an exciting time for every child. It’s a chance to start fresh with a few new school supplies and maybe an updated look. A new school year can also remind kids about healthy habits that may have fallen by the wayside during the summer. After all, great oral health and … Continue reading “Back-to-School Dental Tips”
Delicious Summer Treats That Won’t Ruin Your Smile
Summer is here, and what better way to celebrate than to enjoy delicious, nutritious foods that are good for you? What you eat has a major impact on your oral health, so it’s important to choose foods that support your healthy brushing and flossing habits. Here are some tooth-friendly treats that’ll keep you refreshed all … Continue reading “Delicious Summer Treats That Won’t Ruin Your Smile”
Dental Resolutions for 2019
All of us resolve to make our lives better and improve ourselves at the start of the New Year. The most common New Year’s Resolutions include wanting to: Save more money/spend less money Learn a new skill Exercise more Get organized Eat healthier Lose weight Read more Stress less We applaud you if you’ve set … Continue reading “Dental Resolutions for 2019”
6 Tips for Smiling in Photos
Do you feel self conscious when you smile for photos? Never fear! Here are some helpful tips on how to make you feel more comfortable smiling in photos. 1. Show Your Teeth While you don’t need to show every tooth in your mouth, it’s a good idea to show a few when you smile in … Continue reading “6 Tips for Smiling in Photos”
4 Ways to Fight Bad Breath
From time to time, we’ve all had those unfortunate bad-breath moments, whether it was on a first date or an important job interview. But perpetual bad breath can put a real damper on your life and lead to diminished self-confidence. The fancy dental word for chronic bad breath is halitosis. When broken down etymologically, the … Continue reading “4 Ways to Fight Bad Breath”
5 Back-to-School Tips for Healthy Teeth
It’s almost time to go back to school and we want to make sure that your child’s teeth won’t be one of the last things you think about in your preparation! So, in addition to shopping for school supplies and new clothes, put “dental checkup” on your to-do list. Here at Sullivan Family Dental, we … Continue reading “5 Back-to-School Tips for Healthy Teeth”
Dental Fads That Are Bad for Your Teeth
We all want a whiter, brighter, and healthier smile, but unfortunately some people go to extreme lengths to get one. While there are many great ways to maintain a gorgeous smile at home, there are some popular fads that are actually damaging for your teeth. Read on to learn which dental trends to avoid to … Continue reading “Dental Fads That Are Bad for Your Teeth”
5 Tips for Avoiding Cavities
It’s Friday evening. You’ve decided to indulge yourself in a stay-at-home movie night. You buy a large amount of food to snack on during your film. As you start to crunch on your popcorn, you feel a pain and decide to plan a visit the dentist to check it out. After your dental appointment, you … Continue reading “5 Tips for Avoiding Cavities”
