Outside activities? You slather your kids with sunscreen. Biking? You don’t let your child leave the house without a helmet. Youth sports? You provide mouthguards and padding and headgear and all the other tools designed to keep your child safe. Protecting your child is a fundamental part of parenthood, and you take your job seriously.…
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Toothaches can come in many different forms, but no matter which, they’re always uncomfortable. Dr. Lai and our team want you to know there are simple ways to cure this common problem. Toothaches can be caused by infections, gum diseases, teeth grinding, trauma, or having an abnormal bite. Several symptoms may become noticeable when you…
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Winter and its snowball fights are behind us, true, but there might be another kind of snowball heading your way—the snowball effect you risk when small dental concerns are ignored and left to grow into much more serious dental problems. Here are three early symptoms that might seem minor, but shouldn’t be overlooked: Sensitivity Ouch!…
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You never know when a dental problem may arise. Unfortunately, they don’t necessarily occur during office hours. Dr. Lai can provide you with the proper information and treatment options to prevent the problem from becoming worse. Abscess An abscess is a bacterial infection, and will normally cause pain and swelling around the affected tooth and…
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