Choosing Between Clear Aligners and Braces for Your Child or Teen Your child or teen is getting ready to embark on an exciting journey towards a straight smile. But now you’re left wondering, “Are clear aligners or braces the right choice for my kid?” If you had orthodontic care as a child yourself, chances are…

Using Dental Crowns to Restore Your Child’s Oral Health Did you know that some animals go through multiple sets of teeth in their lives? Elephants cycle through six sets of molars, with their last set erupting in their forties, while sharks are famous for their ability to regenerate teeth constantly. Some sharks even develop a…

How to Make Oral Care Fun for You and Your Kids Every parent knows that a surefire trick to getting through mundane tasks with kids is to find a way to make it fun! This also applies to oral care and visits to the dentist. Early dental care habits, like twice-daily brushing, visiting a dentist…

Prevent emergencies before they happen. It’s that time of year again: the weather is starting to cool off, the breeze is slowly becoming crisp, and stores are lining their shelves with back-to-school supplies. As parents, there’s a lot to do this time of year, from figuring out your child’s schedule and buying supplies to giving…

Picky Eater–Approved Back-to-School Lunch Ideas It’s a new school year and you’ve promised yourself that this time you’ll make healthy lunches that your kids will actually eat, but you aren’t quite sure where to start. Our list of 10 picky eater–approved school lunch ideas is here to help! Let’s get started… 1. Spongebob shaped chicken…

Tips from an Omaha dentist: how to ease into a back-to-school routine. Summer fun for your family may have meant letting go of your routines. But now that school bells start ringing soon, it’s time to nudge your child into a back-to-school routine. Check out these helpful tips from an Omaha dentist to help make…

Are you back-to-school ready this school year? Though it seems like summer has just started, the days are already getting shorter again. Before long, parents will be thinking about everything that needs to be done to prepare for the school year. That’s why we wanted to provide them with some helpful resources to make back-to-school…

Why Bite Correction is Important Have you ever tried to drive a car when its axles aren’t aligned properly? It’s a lot like trying to function with orthodontic issues—like an overbite, which is when your front teeth overlap more than they’re meant to. After all, your car’s axles and your jaw both have ideal alignments…

Resist the temptation to skip the dentist during orthodontic care There’s a popular saying that “teamwork makes the dream work.” This isn’t just a catchy saying. It’s also very true! It applies to many areas of our lives—including orthodontic treatment. Straightening your child’s teeth is an investment that’ll benefit them for a lifetime, but the…

Treating Gum Disease With Your Dentist Gum disease is sneaky. It’s an expert at slipping in and going unnoticed because it’s often completely painless until in very advanced stages. In fact, nearly half of all American adults who are 30 years old or more have signs of gum disease. That’s surprisingly common, right? Despite this,…