Thumb-sucking in children is a completely common part of growing up, but it is bad for their oral health. Lengthy thumb sucking sessions cause a child’s teeth to grow in improperly and even stunt the growth of teeth. To ensure your child’s future smile will be great, encourage and aid them to stop thumb sucking as soon as possible. For... read more »

The American Dental Association offers several guidelines and recommendations to help consumers maintain a healthy mouth. This includes brushing your teeth twice and flossing once each day. This daily oral hygiene routine can help to remove food particles and plaque from your teeth before they can harden into dangerous tartar. In recent years certain oral hygiene product manufacturers have improved... read more »

An oral emergency refers to dangers and hazards that can occur at any time to your smile and leave your oral health in potential disrepair. If you should ever suffer from an oral emergency, it is important to remain calm and take the necessary steps to ensure the best chance of success. Caring for your smile after an oral emergency... read more »

Many people have grown up over the years with a fear of the dentist. At Derek M. Lichter, DDS, Inc., Dr. Lichter and his staff want your child to be ready for her visit, and to be comfortable at the office. One way to do that is start your dental visits early. The first visit to the dentist should take... read more »

Is your smile ready for the sunny days that lie ahead in what is hopefully your best summer yet? If you want the improve your outlook on the year, you can begin by enhancing and upgrading your smile with improved oral health care treatments. This summer, protect yourself with these oral health care tips: - Don’t forget to schedule and... read more »

Having a new baby is an exciting time in your life. However, it can also be stressful, especially if you don’t know much about each stage in your child’s life. But, there is a quick way you can fix that: By asking questions and doing your research. To help you, Dr. Derek Lichter and our dental team would like to... read more »

Eat healthy so that you can smile healthy. Having a healthy diet will not only affect your waistline but can also play a big role on the health of your gum line as well. Due to the fact that tooth decay and gum disease could be the result of what you eat, take the time to look at your own... read more »

Have you ever wondered what you can do to improve your dental profile? If you have any weak or damaged teeth that fail to produce the functions for which they are assigned, do not fret, as dental crowns can restore their lost function. Can dental crowns improve your smile? The answer is yes, both physically and visually. Listed below are... read more »

Your child’s smile is important to you, and we know you want to make sure you’re doing everything you can to protect it. That’s why we compiled for you the following important steps in ensuring your child’s oral health. Your child should see a dentist regularly for checkups and cleanings. The first dental appointment for your child should be scheduled... read more »

Did you know pregnancy can take a toll on your smile and oral health? Well, it’s true, which is why our Derek M. Lichter, DDS, Inc. dental team encourages you to do all you can to keep your teeth and gums in tip-top shape while you wait for your little one to arrive. In order to take good care of... read more »