Adult Braces

By Dr. Chea Rainford | May 4, 2021

Brace Yourself. You’re Not Too Old to Straighten Your Teeth. Think braces are just for angsty teens and awkward pre-pubescents? Think again.The number of adults undergoing treatment for crooked teeth using braces or other teeth straightening treatment has been rising steadily. Sure, crooked teeth can be a cosmetic embarrassment, but more importantly, correcting them can…

What to Do During a Dental Emergency

By Dr. Chea Rainford | September 4, 2018

A dental emergency is always a stressful situation, but it can become absolutely nerve-racking when your dentist is out of the office. Whether it’s late Saturday night and your dentist won’t be back in until Monday, or if your dentist is out of the country on 2-week vacation, a dental emergency can be difficult to…

Pacifiers and Bottles: Can Comfort Cause Complications?

By Dr. Chea Rainford | August 28, 2016

When it comes to sucking, babies are naturals — maybe because they practice even before they are born! Children begin sucking on their thumb while in the womb to develop the skills necessary for breastfeeding. And for many kids, this skill has an added bonus: Thumb-sucking can be very soothing. Many infants and toddlers will…

Sippy Cup: Friend Or Foe?

By Dr. Chea Rainford | June 28, 2015

The sippy cup is a spill proof, lid-covered drinking cup designed to help parents teach their toddlers how to drink without spilling. Children can toss it, drop it and turn it upside down, but they can’t spill its contents. That’s thanks to a valve in the top that releases liquid only when a child puts…