People of all ages have their own particular relationships and feelings about dentists and dental appointments.  Some adults are as afraid as children are.  This probably has a great deal to do with how they were introduced to dental hygiene and...

The decision to get an oral piercing is a personal one.  Being independent and choosing to express your personal style is something that teens and young adults experiment with in a number of ways. While you may think there is no definitive answer...

Pregnancy is a joyous time for families. Bringing new life into the world and growing your family can be exciting.  With all of the things that must be done during this time, preparing your baby’s nursery, planning your baby shower and eating all...

Braces are intended to improve your appearance as well as your oral health and can be used to align teeth at any age.  While it may seem that braces are used by orthodontists for mostly children and teens, adult braces are pretty common. There are...

For quite some time, vaping and e-cigarettes were supposedly supported with evidence (albeit, weak evidence) that it was safer than smoking cigarettes. That kind of attention shifted the public’s understanding and perception of vaping, leading them...

COVID-19 is still prevalent in the world today, and has changed almost every family’s normal, daily activities. This also includes summer and potentially fall sports for children. Many places (including here in Long Beach) have yet to decide...