August 22nd is National Tooth Fairy Day! It’s an opportunity to speak with your child about the importance of oral hygiene, how they can take responsibility for the health of their teeth, and what to expect in terms of losing baby teeth and getting permanent adult teeth. (You can find fun printables and things to […]
Month: August 2019
Retention for life: the importance of your retainer
Once the braces come off, it’s time for a retainer. The retainer is extremely important at maintaining straight teeth, yet we often see patients wear their retainer less and less over time until they pretty much forget about it altogether. This can have unwanted consequences, though. Here’s why your retainer is so important, and what […]