Making sure your child gets enough of the right vitamins and minerals is an important part of helping them grow up big and strong. Their oral health is no different. Kids need to get the recommended amount of a variety of vitamins (and minerals!) in order to develop strong teeth and good oral health. Our… Read more →
As we all gear up to head back to school, loading up on folders, notebooks, pencils, and backpacks, the team at our dental office in Erdenheim wants to send a friendly reminder to our patients and neighbors about the importance of getting your child to the dentist before school starts. Dental Checkups Help with Overall… Read more →
Grab a mirror, open up, and say “ah” because we’re talking tongues today. Did you know the color and even the shape of your tongue can say a lot about what could be going on healthwise in the rest of your body? Our dental office in Erdenheim (and your primary care doctor too) are always… Read more →
Nail biting is a habit that can affect not only the appearance of your nails, it can also cause damage to your oral health. As with any habit, nail biting can be difficult to break, but at our dental office in Erdenheim, we’re hoping that by providing our patients some information about the dangers of… Read more →
Occasionally parents of our patients come to us wondering if it’s normal for their kid’s gums to bleed and if it’s something they should worry about. Despite common belief, it’s not normal for gums to bleed, and it’s always a concern, especially for our children’s dental office in Erdenheim. In this blog, we cover some… Read more →
Oral piercings, whether it’s the tongue, the lip, or the cheeks, may help you express yourself, but despite how cool they look, they also come packed with concerns. All of us at our Erdenheim dental office want you to be able to do what you’d like with your body, but we also want to let… Read more →
Getting kids to brush their teeth isn’t always easy. But if it turns into a twice-daily battle, your kids could start having negative associations related to dental hygiene. No one in our Erdenheim dental practice wants that! With a little creativity and a spirit of fun, you can make toothbrushing time pleasant. Here are a… Read more →
Gum disease is often considered an adult problem, but the truth is, kids, teens, and young adults are also susceptible. At our dental office in Erdenheim, we’re here to explain the dangers behind the disease and provide you with some key signs and symptoms to look for. What is Gum Disease? Gum disease, also known… Read more →
It is important to your dental health to visit the dentist every 6 months for a thorough checkup and cleaning. But perhaps even more important is the preventive measures you take every day, including what you eat and drink and your oral hygiene regimen. Your diet can have a dramatic effect on your oral health…. Read more →