Monday 26 October 2015

Best and Worst Halloween Candy Options for Children’s Teeth

Halloween is just around the corner, and although candy consumption is almost unavoidable this time of year, the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) wants parents and children to know that there are both good and bad candy options, both of which may find their way into children's trick-or-treat bags this fall. 
  
"Of course, dentists do not advocate that children eat large amounts of sugary treats, but it is that time of year, so we want to clarify for parents which treats are better for their kids' teeth and which ones may increase the risk of developing cavities," says AGD spokesperson Cynthia Sherwood, DDS, FAGD. 

To read the entire article, visit: KnowYourTeeth.com

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Energy Square Dental
Bill Blandford, DDS, PC

(214) 369-9966 
 
4849 Greenville, Suite 173
Dallas, TX 75206

Monday 19 October 2015

When Should My Child First See a Dentist?

Your child's first visit to the dentist should happen before his or her first birthday. The general rule is six months after eruption of the first tooth. Taking your child to the dentist at a young age is the best way to prevent problems such as tooth decay, and can help parents learn how to clean their child's teeth and identify his or her fluoride needs. After all, decay can occur as soon as teeth appear. Bringing your child to the dentist early often leads to a lifetime of good oral care habits and acclimates your child to the dental office, thereby reducing anxiety and fear, which will make for plenty of stress-free visits in the future. 

To read the entire article, visit: KnowYourTeeth.com

Dentist Dallas TX
Energy Square Dental
Bill Blandford, DDS, PC

(214) 369-9966 
 
4849 Greenville, Suite 173
Dallas, TX 75206

What are Cavities?

Learn more about what the American Dental Association has to say about what cavities are.


The above video is found on the American Dental Association YouTube Channel.

Dentist Dallas TX
Energy Square Dental
Bill Blandford, DDS, PC

(214) 369-9966 
 
4849 Greenville, Suite 173
Dallas, TX 75206

Monday 12 October 2015

Dentists Are the First Line of Defense for Elder Abuse

With the American population living longer, seniors' oral health has become an important issue, as has the widespread problem of elder abuse. Every year more than 2.5 million older Americans may be victims of elder abuse, and in some cases dentists serve as the first line of defense, according to a report in the May/June 2005 issue of General Dentistry, the clinical, peer-reviewed journal of the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD).

To read the entire article, visit: KnowYourTeeth.com

Dentist Dallas TX
Energy Square Dental
Bill Blandford, DDS, PC

(214) 369-9966 
 
4849 Greenville, Suite 173
Dallas, TX 75206

Inter-Dental Cleaners

Learn more about what the American Dental Association has to say about inter-dental cleaners.


The above video is found on the American Dental Association YouTube Channel.

Dentist Dallas TX
Energy Square Dental
Bill Blandford, DDS, PC

(214) 369-9966 
 
4849 Greenville, Suite 173
Dallas, TX 75206

Monday 5 October 2015

Tooth Whitening Is Not Equal to Tooth Brushing

Learn more about what the American Dental Association has to say about tooth whitening not being equal to tooth brushing.


The above video is found on the American Dental Association YouTube Channel.

Dentist Dallas TX
Energy Square Dental
Bill Blandford, DDS, PC

(214) 369-9966 
 
4849 Greenville, Suite 173
Dallas, TX 75206