Celebration Family Dental Blog

One of the great joys of being a parent is seeing your little one grow. It’s so exciting to see them hit their many milestones, especially losing their first tooth! While it’s fun for children to place their pearly white under their pillow and excitedly wait for a surprise gift, it’s a perfect time for a parent to capitalize on their missing tooth to use as a teaching moment. By introducing the tooth fairy in a way that motivates them to care for their smile, you will be helping them to build excellent long-term oral health habits. Here are four ways how!

Playing sports is very beneficial for not only children but everyone! It not only exercises your body but teaches many helpful life skills, like teamwork, time management, and problem-solving. While extracurricular activities have so many positive aspects, you want to be sure to protect you and your family from any type of injury, including ones to the teeth. The National Youth Sports Foundation reports that an athlete is about 60 times more likely to end up with dental damage when they aren’t wearing a custom mouthguard. Read on to learn more about the importance and benefits of your child wearing one.

If you’re familiar with Invisalign aligners, you probably know that they’re a popular alternative to traditional braces due to their convenience and subtlety. Rather than relying on a series of metal brackets and wires, the system uses special, transparent plastic trays that slowly shift the teeth into their intended, healthy positions. However, sometimes teeth are stubborn and might resist moving like they’re supposed to—and there are quite a few reasons for this! Here’s more from your dentist about why this sometimes happens and some tips to help you keep your treatment progress right on track.

156 million Americans have dental insurance. If you pay monthly premiums for your dental coverage, your insurance recommends choosing a dentist in their network. However, you can choose any dentist that accepts your coverage, but there are a few things you should know before you choose an out-of-network practice.

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An exciting part of your child’s life is when they lose a baby tooth. Here comes the tooth fairy! Most children begin to lose their primary pearly whites around the age of six due to their permanent ones pushing through the gums. However, things don’t always go as planned and sometimes a tooth extraction will be needed for your little one’s oral health. Read on to learn the reasons for a baby tooth removal and some necessary information for you if your child will be going through the procedure.