Dr. Molly Rodgers Dental Blog

mother reading to her child

3 Tips for Preparing Your Kid for Their First Dental Visit

June 8, 2020

According to dental experts, your child should have their first dental visit on or before their first birthday and every six months after that. Doing so will help your child have a jumpstart on dental and oral care. It will also help them not be afraid during their checkups. Now that you know when to…

Read More
teeth brushing baby

What Parents Should Know About Taking Care of Their Children’s Teeth

June 1, 2020

It’s never too early to start teaching young children to follow good oral hygiene practices. Proper oral hygiene promotes healthy teeth and gums as well as reduces the overall risk of sickness and infection. Parents can establish good dental hygiene habits in young children by encouraging regular toothbrushing, maintaining a healthy diet, and scheduling regular…

Read More
a cosmetic dentist working

3 Questions to Ask Your Dentist Before a Dental Implant Procedure

May 25, 2020

No matter how old you may be, there’s no denying that having a missing tooth (or teeth) can be embarrassing, uncomfortable, and tricky. Regardless of how much you try to shrug it off at first, this seemingly minor problem can make even more apparent every time you eat and talk. It may come to the…

Read More
child visiting the dentist

Taking Your Child to the Dentist for the First Time – Our Guide

May 18, 2020

Keeping the teeth and gums clean and strong is essential to promoting dental health regardless of one’s age.  If you are a parent or a guardian, you might be wondering about when you should take your child to the dentist for the first time. It is understandable to think that brushing alone can keep their…

Read More
dental implant

Dental Implants: Do They Work With Existing Teeth?

May 11, 2020

Dental implants may be required for several reasons. They can be used to replace one or multiple missing teeth, which could have been lost due to rotting or breakage from an accident. They also serve as the most practical alternative to removable dentures, as the patient won’t have to worry about regular removal. Dental implants…

Read More
yogurt and fruits

What Foods You Can Eat After Wisdom Teeth Extractions

May 4, 2020

Wisdom tooth extractions typically take up to 40–90 minutes, depending on the complexity of the wisdom tooth’s structure. This third set of molar teeth are located at the back of your mouth and typically show up between the ages of 17 and 25. When your wisdom teeth grow, there’s a chance that they come in…

Read More
man holding a dental bridge model

How Dental Bridge Can Help You: What You Need to Know

April 27, 2020

No matter how much you care for your teeth, unfortunate circumstances can lead to a missing tooth. A tooth gap can make you conscious about your appearance and less confident. It makes speaking and eating complicated too, but don’t worry. Your dentist can help you restore your confidence and smile through a dental bridge! What…

Read More

3 Tips For Choosing Your Child’s First Dentist – What to Know

April 20, 2020

Looking for the first dentist of your children is a very important choice in their life. As soon as your baby starts growing their first milk teeth, a check-up is highly advised to go for. While most would think that any family dentist could do the job properly, this simple choice will affect your child’s…

Read More
A dental Bridge

Our Guide to Dental Bridges & Their Benefits – What to Know

April 13, 2020

Many people lack confidence in smiling due to missing teeth or gaps in your set of pearls. If you’re looking for the perfect dental treatment that can help improve the appearance of your teeth, opting for a dental bridge may be right up your alley.  What are Dental Bridges?  Just as the moniker suggests, dental…

Read More
orange soup in a bowl

4 Dishes for Any Post-Dental Procedure Recovery Diet – What to Know

April 6, 2020

From simple cleaning sessions to complicated extractions, every single procedure that is carried out in a dentist’s chair is essential to building strong teeth and an amazing smile.  With the help of an expert dentist, every step of your dental procedures are done in order to keep your teeth, gums, jaw, and tongue in superior…

Read More