Many primary and secondary schools across the United States (and in some other countries) require students to have a dental exam from a paediatric dentist or family dentist before they finish certain grade levels.

Why not start getting your kids' smiles in shape this summer? Kids, and often moms and dads, have a little more free time during the summer, so it's a great time to get a jumpstart on necessary orthodontic treatment.

Any dentist will tell you that dental care is important, but what we might not explain is exactly WHY dental care is important. Though you see a different doctor for your physical health than you do for your oral health, much of what your dentist does is connected to your overall health.

If circumstances have left you without your teeth at a relatively young age, it can be easy to feel like you're the only one. As a result, many patients think there is a stigma against younger people getting restorative dentistry such as dental implants or dentures. Not true!

Over time, plaque (a thick, bacteria-filled film) and tartar (a hard calcium-based build-up) can build up on your teeth and eventually lead to tooth decay. While regular brushing and flossing at home can help prevent this buildup, it can't necessarily remove it. That's why going to your dentist for a professional cleaning is so important.

Sealants have long been a routine part of preventive dental care for children. Since at least the 1970s, sealants have been placed on children's teeth in order to prevent cavities and decay.

Brushing your teeth is such a routine habit that you may forget that there's a right and a wrong way to do it. But proper brushing is super important for preventing tooth decay and gum disease!