February is Children's Dental Health Month! We love our little patients and all the questions they may have! And we KNOW they love the prizes after each visit!
Did you know at age 3 or so, children can use electric toothbrushes which are amazing at reducing plaque (especially with an oscillating head)! It is recommended ...
Thank you for the 5 Star Google Review! We really enjoy making families happy and healthy, and we were very happy to see this review!
Our office is a calm, comfortable place for babies, toddlers, kids and adults of all ages. Our office has a Surgically Clean Air Machine in all operatories and in the hallway, ...
Dental sealants are a great way to add a protective barrier between the surfaces of your teeth and harmful decay-causing bacteria. The biting surfaces of molars have many small grooves where bacteria can conveniently accumulate, leading to decay and destruction. Sealants are a practical way to help protect your smile. Here are some major benefits sealants offer and how ...
Here at Harte Dental, we do not eat any candy. ... ... ...
Just kidding! We fully appreciate the joy of enjoying some delicious candy now and then! We also encourage being proactive in preventing cavities, which go hand-in-hand with eating candy. Brushing twice a day with a soft-bristled toothbrush is essential, along with flossing!
Fun fact: ...
Parents, when do we start brushing baby's teeth?!
You can actually begin by gently wiping your baby's gums with a washcloth after feedings! When your child's first tooth erupts, it's time to begin brushing with a small, soft-bristled toothbrush twice a day. Continue brushing your child's teeth until you're confident that they can brush ...
Dental professionals recommend soft-bristle toothbrushes because too much pressure or overzealous brushing can negatively impact the enamel and gums. The American Dental Association (ADA) recommends soft-bristle toothbrushes with angled or multi-layer bristles to ensure an excellent clean without harming your teeth. If you feel like your toothbrush bristles are too soft, you can try the following options:
- Angled ...
As we near the Holidays, it's important to keep up with dental health! This looks like ...
Taking the extra 2 minutes in the AM to brush before running out for coffee for Uncle Ted and Aunt Lola.
Flossing before taking the family out to the Christmas Tree Farm and choosing the largest tree that may or ...
We can't wait for Summer 2021!
Come in for your routine appointments for your chance to enter our FUN IN THE SUN cavity free club.
One winner will win our pool/beach kit complete with lounge chairs, a cooler, gummy bear pool float, beach balls & toys!
We know how much hard work goes into staying cavity free and love to reward your ...
Here at Harte Dental, we follow the recommendation of the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Dental Association to schedule children for their first dental visit when the first tooth appears. If your child has still not started teething by their first birthday, we recommend to go ahead and schedule the first visit around the time of the first ...
March is our Sealant Project! As part of the American Dental Association's Give Kids a Smile initiative, we are offering sealants for FREE for the entire month. Sealants are a quick, easy, pain-free way to prevent back teeth from developing cavities. Read on for more information,
Our teeth have lots of pits, valleys, and fissures on their chewing surfaces. If ...