Fluorosis is a condition in which white or brown streaks appear on a child’s baby teeth or adult teeth. Fluorosis is caused by too much fluoride in a child’s system. It only affects teeth that have not erupted, and once your child’s teeth have come in, they will no longer be susceptible. Children can develop fluorosis until they reach eight... read more »

Your daily oral hygiene routine of brushing twice and flossing your teeth at least once each day is very important for maintaining the health of your teeth and gums. If bacterial deposits are allowed to accumulate on your teeth and near the gumline, it can significantly increase your chances of suffering from cavities and gum disease. As hardened tartar starts... read more »

Although thumb sucking is generally seen as a common routine that children have, it can be a serious problem, and lead to severe oral health defects, including misalignments and slow growth of the permanent teeth. Thumb sucking can also cause malocclusions and other spacing issues that arise from the constant stress placed on the teeth. Thumb-sucking can be hazardous to... read more »

Tooth loss from a severe dental trauma, untreated cavity, or a treatment method that required total extraction can significantly compromise your mouth in different ways. Beyond the simple loss of function, it can also alter your appearance, change your speech, and lead to future problems with the alignment of your teeth. Here at Chandler Family Dental Care we offer several... read more »

Are your teeth in danger of toothaches? Although toothaches could be the result of a variety of causes, most likely a toothache occurs when the nerve endings in a tooth have been damaged. Oftentimes, this can be the result of blunt trauma or a hole in your tooth enamel. If you have a hole in your tooth enamel, it is... read more »