Have you found yourself immersed in the world of a teething baby or toddler? Many mothers and fathers around the world can likely relate to this topic. Whether you’ve found yourself rolling out of bed after a sleepless night or frantically bouncing your tearful child up and down during the day, teething can make a real impact. Believe us, we’ve been there with our own kids and we’re here to offer you reassurance that this time will pass and there are lots of ways you can help your child (and yourself) through this phase of development. What Is Teething? Teething for a child is the process that they go through when they’re first set of teeth begins to emerge in the mouth. The new set of shiny teeth will appear by cutting up through the gums. Each tooth may take several days to fully appear and the entire process of teething can take a couple of years. When Does Teething Start? The start of teething depends on your individual child. While it can start as early as four months of age some kids don’t start until much later. The average age when a child cuts their first tooth is 6...

It’s the beginning of a new year, and if you’re like a majority of the world then the new year is a great time to recommit or at least stay committed to staying healthy. As we try to emphasize to our patients, maintaining good oral health plays a key role in your overall health journey. The mouth is the portal into the rest of your body and because of this it’s important that you work in regular dental cleanings to ensure that you have a healthy mouth. If you’ve recently moved, haven’t been to the dentist in a while or are simply looking for someone new to see, we have a few tips that might help you. How to Find a Dentist There are lots of ways that you can find a dentist. If you’ve recently moved you could start by asking your previous dentist for a recommendation. They might know someone in your new location or might have some suggestions on a good place to start looking. Ask your friends for a recommendation. It’s likely that you and your friends have things in common and you trust their advice – that’s why you are friends isn’t it? Get information...