Western Dental Blog

In the battle against cavities, brushing is not always enough, especially when it comes to those hard-to-reach spots in your child’s mouth. It is difficult for a brush to reach between the small cracks and grooves on teeth.

The short answer is yes!

When COVID-19 cases were on the rise over a year ago, the American Dental Association (ADA) put a halt to all routine dental care visits to help prevent the spread of the virus. Since then, offices have adhered to strict ADA and CDC guidelines on infection control. 

A child’s early years are a time of learning, playing and new adventures. But as most parents know, childhood can come with its share of mishaps. Knowing what to do in case of a dental emergency, can save a lot of grief for you and your child.

As vaccinations become more prevalent, travel restrictions are lifted and masks begin to come off, families and individuals are hurriedly making summer vacation plans to celebrate a sense of new found freedom.

Expecting a child is a joyous and exciting time. It’s also a time for expectant mothers to take special care of themselves.While pregnancy brings about many physical changes, it may come as a surprise to learn that pregnancy hormones can affect your oral health.

Dentists continue to show lower rates of COVID-19 infection compared to other health professionals, according to a recent study published in The Journal of the American Dental Association.