Your teeth are designed for different things. Your back teeth, also known as your molars are created to do the tough job of chewing and grinding your food to make it easier to swallow and digest. To get the job done, your molars come equipped with small ridges known as... Read more » Your child’s first trip to the dentist does not have to be traumatic for her, you, or the dentist. There are some things that you can do to make sure that the first visit is a pleasant one. First, start early. Ideally, the first dental visit should be after your... Read more » With school back in session comes the sports season. If your son or daughter is participating in a sport where there is even the slightest chance of a blow or impact to their mouth, you should consider having a mouthguard custom-made by our dentist. The dentist will take a mold... Read more » The link between poor oral health and thumb sucking has been extensively studied over the past few decades, with all sources agreeing that sucking your thumb can and will damage your teeth. Not only can thumb sucking lead to misalignments in your teeth, it can also hold back the growth... Read more » Is your child starting to show signs of teething? Teething is a natural, but possibly painful, event in every young child’s life when their first set of teeth finally break the surface of the gums. When erupting above the skin, gum discomfort and pain can be present. One of the... Read more » 
Call Today: 412-257-1150
Recent Comments