Dental

By Melissa McCool, DDS With the holidays comes an endless array of treats and sweets, and you know what? It’s okay to indulge! That is what goodies are for. As a dentist, I don’t think it is fair to tell patients they can never have something. The key is to …

Research tells us very few people consistently floss their teeth; my personal hope for my own kids and my patients is that they use dental floss as often as they perform the floss dance! There are many products on the market now for cleaning in between your teeth. Your toothbrush …

In today’s fast-paced world, it’s important to keep in mind: Absolutely no one likes to wait. We are used to getting what we want quickly. We can get on our smart phones at any minute and access just about anything we need instantly. As a mother and a pediatric dentist, …

By Dr. Whitney Garol, The Smile Shop What do you do when a little one needs a filling? There are a couple of options depending on a child’s ability to sit for the length of a dental procedure. If your child isn’t quite able to sit for a filling, there …

What do you do when a little one needs a filling? Read more from Dr. Whitney Garol for a few options depending on a child’s ability to sit for the length of a dental procedure. If your child isn’t quite able to sit for a filling, there is a newer …

Teaching children to have healthy habits when it comes to dental health is important to keeping those chompers for their entire lifetime. Dr. Whitney Garol of the Smile Shop reminds us of everyday things that are bad for kids’ teeth: Sugar – An obvious choice for something that is bad …

It’s probably something that gets repeated every time you or your child visit the dentist: “Don’t forget to floss every day.” This is such an important routine to begin as early as when the first two baby teeth are touching; if there is not a wide enough gap for the toothbrush …

My daughter recently lost her last baby tooth, which felt like a major milestone. Also, per conversations with our dentist, I knew that it meant she was ready for an Orthodontist consultation. I turned to my network of friends on Facebook for recommendations, and was advised to shop around. I …

  I wrote a blog post a few months ago about the parent’s role in preparing their children for an upcoming dental visit. Today I will talk about the philosophy in our office about the role parents play during their child’s dental visit. We do not have a policy in our …

There are endless options of toothbrushes these days and when you go to the store, the choices can be overwhelming. When it comes to manual vs. electric, there is no right or wrong answer. Studies have shown that when brushing with an electric toothbrush, people tend to brush longer, but …