Does your child despise caring for their smile? If so, they’re not the only child who does. Many would rather be playing with their toys or games instead of brushing and flossing. Fortunately, there are many things you can do to spice up their oral hygiene routine. You can make oral hygiene fun for them! Our dentist, Dr. Troy Hardy,... read more »

If you’re like many other parents in the world, you’re not quite sure how to properly and effectively care for your child’s smile. Well, our dentist, Dr. Troy Hardy, is happy to help you! Today, he would like to teach you a few things by giving you some answers to the following commonly asked questions about children’s dental care: Q:... read more »

Do you want your child to have a top-notch smile? If so, you need to help them prevent dental problems. One problem to keep at bay is enamel erosion. This problem occurs when the teeth are exposed to acid regularly and that acid attacks and wears down the tooth enamel, making it vulnerable to other dental issues, like cavities. To... read more »

It’s very important to brush your child’s teeth twice a day. Fortunately, there are little oral hygiene tools that can help you do so. Now, there are a lot of oral hygiene tools available, and it’s best to select the right products so you can properly care for your child’s smile. Our dentists, Drs. Troy Hardy and Adam Bushell are... read more »

Do you ever wonder why your child needs to clean their teeth and gums? If so, our dentists, Dr. Hardy and Dr. Bushell, are happy to tell you why. Oral hygiene is very important and it can help your child’s smile and oral health in many ways. To help you understand, our dentist is happy to list the reasons why... read more »

Cavities are dangerous dental problems that can harm the teeth and smile if you let them. In fact, if you ignore them, they can grow and spread to infect more of the tooth. They can even spread to affect the surrounding teeth! This is why it’s important to get cavities treated as soon as possible. If your child has a... read more »

Sometimes it’s tough to help your child feel comfortable in the dental chair. This is often because you don’t know the tips and tricks to calm their nerves. Well, there is no need to worry. Our dentists, Drs. Hardy and Bushell, have the information you need so you can help your child have a positive and successful dental appointment in... read more »

Your child has their first loose tooth. You know what this means: it’s time for the Tooth Fairy! But you’ve never taken on this role before. You don’t know what to do. Those are some big—well, small—shoes to fill! Dr. Hardy, Dr. Bushell, and our team are happy to offer some fun ideas. Setting Expectations Children generally lose their baby... read more »

If you have questions about fluoride, you’ve come to the right place. Dr. Troy Hardy and our dental team are more than happy to help you! Here are some frequently asked fluoride questions and their answers: Q: What is fluoride? A: Fluoride is a mineral that can be found in many natural resources. This mineral has unique and powerful properties... read more »

Brushing and flossing are essential aspects of excellent oral hygiene. Bad habits can creep up on us all, even with the best of intentions. Thankfully, it’s never too late to brush up on you and your child’s less-than-desirable oral health care habits! One that is easiest to slip into is not taking enough time to brush. Each session should take... read more »