Posts by Dr. Chea Rainford

  Regular tooth brushing and flossing are important for maintaining healthy teeth and gums. The best way to insure that your child maintains good oral health through adulthood is to establish their oral hygiene routine early. You can start teaching your child to floss when they are 2 or 3 years old. They will require…

If you’re like most seniors, you know that some changes to your body are a normal part of the aging process and others aren’t. The same applies to your dental health. That’s right, the health of your teeth matters as you age, too! So it’s easy to understand why you might be wondering what changes…

It’s never fun to hear the words “root canal” coming out of your dentist’s mouth. But if you’ve recently been diagnosed as needing a root canal treatment, it may be comforting to know that you’re not alone. Like you, it’s estimated that about half of the adult population in the U.S. will need a root…

Caring for your infant’s teeth and gums early on lays the foundation for a healthy, confident smile later in life. Here are five essential tips every parent should follow: ✅ Dental Care Musts for Infants – Clean your baby’s gums Even before teeth appear, gently wipe your baby’s gums with a clean, damp gauze pad…

Ever heard your dentist use a word or phrase you didn’t really understand? If so, you’re not alone! It’s not uncommon for dentists to use words that might sound completely foreign to you — they use very specific dental terminology to describe what’s going on in your mouth. And although your dentist wants you to…

Taking proper care of your dentures isn’t just about keeping them looking clean — it’s also essential for your oral health and comfort. A consistent denture care routine can help you avoid irritation, infections, and expensive repairs down the road. Use the following tips to keep your full or partial dentures in excellent condition. Brush…

Moms deserve to be celebrated every day, so if you are a mom, it’s time to give yourself a gift that lasts a lifetime – the gift of dental health. We understand that busy moms don’t always believe they have the time to take great care of their teeth. But it shouldn’t be that way.…

All is not lost if you have gum disease. The infection can be tricky, usually starting out with little to no pain or irritation. You might not even know you have the milder form of the disease, called gingivitis. Without gum treatment, it can develop into the more severe form, periodontitis. Fortunately, treatment for gum…

Getting to the Root of the Problem As more adults retain their natural teeth into their later years, tooth root decay is becoming an increasing concern, especially for baby boomers and seniors. Unlike typical cavities, root decay develops on the exposed root surfaces of teeth, often due to gum recession. These types of cavities are…

Statistics show that about 15 percent of Americans suffer from dental anxiety. Dental anxiety, or dental phobia, is more serious than just getting sweaty palms at the thought of going to the dentist — it’s a paralyzing fear of dentists or dental treatment. If this sounds like you, keep in mind that you don’t have…