Parenting is difficult. There is so much to teach, and children aren’t always the best listeners. One important skill to teach is quality dental hygiene. There are countless links between dental health and overall health, so starting off your child…
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Why healthy baby teeth are important
Many parents are under the impression that because baby teeth fall out, their health is not as important as permanent adult teeth. This assumption is far from true! Baby teeth play a key role in a child’s present and future oral health. They impact the alignment of permanent…
Your dentist wants to see you this December
The holiday season is in full-swing, but that doesn’t mean you should neglect your dental hygiene. December is the perfect time to schedule a visit with Jackson Dental. Here are a few reasons why we deserve a spot on your quickly…
Tackling the fear of the dentist
A new environment, new instruments, strangers – it’s completely expected for a child to be frightened their first couple of times visiting the dentist. So how do you make a trip to the dentist less scary? Here are a few…
What to do when your child has a toothache
For a parent, there are few things worse than seeing your child in pain. Unfortunately, getting to the root of what is exactly causing that pain can be difficult especially when it comes to tooth pain. To help figure it…
Creating good child dental habits
Introducing good dental habits early in life is a great way to set your child up for success in the future. Here are a few tips for getting the process started. Start habits early The earlier you introduce teeth brushing…
When should kids start going to the dentist?
When a child is born, there is a first for everything – crawling, walking, talking, school, haircut, etc. While not quite as exciting, your child’s first dentist appointment is every bit as important. According to the American Dental Association, children…
Good vs. Bad Beverages
We talk a lot about how diet and dental health go hand-in-hand. But diet doesn’t just mean the food you eat. It also encompasses what you drink. And while all things are okay in moderation, some beverages rise above the…
Athletes & mouth protection
Who’s ready for the fall sports season? If you are the parent of an athlete, you’ve probably spent countless moments at the game cringing at the sight of balls whizzing by your child’s face. Dry mouth. If you read our…
Keeping up with brushing through summer
Summertime has arrived. The days are longer, the pressure of the school year is off and there’s just more all-around fun to be had. But one thing that must stay the same is good brushing habits for the kiddos. Since…