New reports are finding that visiting a “dental fear clinic” can help children who are afraid of the dentist. Fear of the dentist is something that is very common among adults and youth, and it can have some devastating results. A person’s, or child’s, fear of the dentist can prevent […]
Kids And Teen Dentistry
Five ways to keep your smile healthy
Here’s something to smile about: Canadians’ oral health has improved significantly over the past 40 years, and we rank fifth in the world in terms of access to dental care, according to the Canadian Dental Association. Still, the same report estimates that more than four million adult working days are […]
5 Best Paediatric Dentists in Raleigh, NC
Below is a list of the top and leading Paediatric Dentists in Raleigh. To help you find the best Paediatric Dentists located near you in Raleigh, we put together our own list based on this rating points list. Raleigh’s Best Paediatric Dentists: The top rated Paediatric Dentists in Raleigh, NC […]
A Healthy Mouth Could Be a Lifesaver for Kids With Heart Conditions – Consumer Health News
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 16, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Kids with heart conditions are more likely than their peers to have frequent cavities, toothaches or bleeding gums, a new U.S. government study finds. Researchers found that of U.S. children and teenagers with heart conditions, 10% had only “poor” to “fair” dental health, […]
Align Technology (ALGN) Q1 2022 Earnings Call Transcript
Image source: The Motley Fool. Align Technology (ALGN -4.84%)Q1 2022 Earnings CallApr 27, 2022, 4:30 p.m. ET Contents: Prepared Remarks Questions and Answers Call Participants Prepared Remarks: Operator Greetings. Welcome to the Align Q1 ’22 earnings call. [Operator instructions] Please note this conference will be recorded. I will now turn the conference […]
Gary Kaukinen Obituary (2022) – Thunder Bay, ON
April 7, 1943-April 24, 2022Our father left the physical world Sunday, April 24, 2022…but our childhood memories will remain. Gary Gilbert Kaukinen was born in Brandon, Manitoba on April 7, 1943. His parents, Dr. Arne Kaukinen and Rozina Kaukinen were stationed there while Arne served out his military commitment. Following […]
5 Best Kids Dental Insurance Companies in 2022
Did you know most of our readers prefer DentalInsurance.com for their dental insurance needs? Need to get your child to the dentist for a toothache that just won’t quit? You might not have dental insurance through your employer — and it may be more affordable to purchase a children’s dental […]
Who Will Be the Successor in NC’s Bluest Congressional District?
Nida Allam giggles and shows me her phone. She’s on the “Students4Nida” TikTok page, watching a video set to an Alvin and the Chipmunks-esque cover of Taylor Swift’s “You Belong With Me.” The five-second video uses one of TikTok’s most common formats, where the subject lip syncs to a song […]
Local dentists provide clinic for parents, kids experiencing homelessness
Dr. Loveleen Brar, far left, talks with Suzette Steele at the Pete Andersen FUSION Family Center. Behind, Dr. Sukhi Jassar examines 3-year-old Rowan’s teeth while big sister Kacie observes on March 18. Olivia Sullivan/the Mirror With stuffed animals and balloons in hand, Suzette Steele’s three kids sat bravely for their […]
UTHealth event brings smiles, free dental care to Houston-area immigrants
Jeylin Hernandez Carmona took the news surprisingly well for a 9-year-old. A tiny piece of her baby tooth was stuck inside her gum, a dental student explained, pointing to the white fragment on an X-ray image. That’s what had been causing her pain. “I think they’re going to take that […]
Pros and Cons of Each
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Braces and clear aligners such as Invisalign are orthodontic treatments used to treat malocclusion (crowded, protruding, or crooked teeth) to improve the look and feel of your smile. Both teeth-straightening methods work by exerting pressure to realign the teeth and jaw and correct a malocclusion, sometimes called a “bad bite.” […]
Kids’ Dental Anesthesia: What Parents Should Know
March 3, 2021 — A handful of tragic cases involving children who died during dental appointments have prompted a closer look at pediatric dentists’ growing use of anesthesia for kids having routine procedures like cavity fillings, root canals, and tooth extractions. In Minnesota, a Twin Cities dentist paid a $2 […]