Healthy teeth are crucial for a child's overall development, impacting their nutrition, speech, and self-esteem. Oral health in children lays the foundation for a lifetime of healthy teeth and gums. In this blog, we will explore the importance of pediatric dentistry, and the top tips from protecting your child's teeth. What is a Child’s Dentistry?…
Unless we’re in pain or discomfort, we rarely think about the health of our teeth or mouth, but it's still immensely important to go see a dentist regularly. For one, many workplaces offer dental insurance benefits that often cover quite a bit of the expense. Plus, both dentists in Kelowna and Penticton offer comprehensive dental…
Early dental care is essential to keeping your child’s teeth and mouth healthy. While tooth decay is commonly seen in adult teeth, it can also be seen as early childhood tooth decay on baby teeth as well. Because some baby teeth don’t get replaced by permanent teeth until the age of 12 or 13, regular…
Cavities are caused by tooth decay, which can affect both the enamel (outer coating) of a tooth and the dentin (inner coating). People may also develop a cavity under a crown, or around existing fillings. They can be painful, especially depending on the size and unfortunately do not go away on their own, so early treatment…
Brushing your teeth isn’t most people’s favourite activity and chances are it’s even less of one for your toddler. However, that doesn’t mean it’s any less important. Young children can still get cavities, so if you’re seeing white, brown, or black spots on your toddler’s teeth it’s time to get your child to the dentist.…
It’s Children’s Dental Month! And what better way to celebrate it by discussing tips and tricks to help your child take care of their teeth. Kid’s dental care can be challenging to not only keep them motivated to ensure they brush their teeth, but also help them build good habits. We break down some simple…