Ask Dr. Scheier: How do I know what toothbrush is right for my child?

Dr. Mitchell Scheier will tell you that brushing your teeth is one of the easiest methods of cavity prevention. But which type of toothbrush should your child use? When choosing a toothbrush, look for round-ended (polished) bristles that clean while being gentle on the gums. Choose one that is specifically designed for children's smaller mouths and hands. Also, look for large handles that can help children control the toothbrush. Lastly, throw out a toothbrush after three months or sooner if the bristles are fraying. Frayed bristles can harm your gums, and are not as effective in cleaning teeth.

As far as which toothpaste is best? It doesn't matter as long as it has fluoride in it. However, for small children who tend to swallow toothpaste, do not use fluoridated toothpaste. Make sure to touch each tooth and every side of that tooth. Also, you do need to gently brush on your gums.

To learn more about choosing the right toothbrush and toothpaste for your child, we encourage you to read this helpful article from Parenthood.com. Or, you may give us a call and we'll try to answer any question you may have about keeping your child's mouth as healthy as possible!

Dr. Scheier, wishing you a happy Parents' Day!

Do you know why this Sunday is so special? The third Sunday of every July is Parents' Day! According to the Congressional Resolution, this holiday is a time for recognizing, uplifting, and supporting the role of parents in the rearing of children, similar to Mother's and Father's Day.

Our team at Dr. Mitchell Scheier Family and Cosmetic Dentistry would like to wish you a safe and happy Parents' Day! Thank you to all of the amazing parental role models in our Havertown, PA community! If you have any stories or pictures to share with us, we encourage you to share them on our Facebook page.

Have a great weekend,

-The team at Dr. Mitchell Scheier

Dr. Scheier loves happy patients!

Dr. Mitchell Scheier and team, serving Havertown, PA, deliver the highest quality orthodontic care in a personalized environment. We make orthodontic treatment fun and enjoyable. Just see what our patients have to say!

"Dr. Scheier takes the time to explain his plan for my care and we discuss any questions or concerns" ~Kathryn

"I know that Dr. Scheier's work is quality, but it's the people that make the difference." ~Nancy



"I've been going to Dr Scheier since 1998. At the time I wasn't happy with the work a previous dentist had done. I had a tooth in the front that required bonding but it kept breaking off with the previous dentist. Someone recommended Dr Scheier to me and I gave it a shot. Not only did Dr Scheier do a much better looking restoration, it's held up for 12 years! Dr Scheier really took his time to do the repair. Dr Scheier has always put me first, made me feel important, and he takes pride in his work. His skills are top-notch. I've moved further away since 1998 but I refuse to switch. I've just started invisalign with Dr Scheier and it's going well. I highly recommend Dr Scheier.‎" ~Anonymous

Have you had a great experience at our office? We would love to hear about it! Feel free to write a review here, or to give us a call at the office.

-The team at Dr. Mitchell Scheier

Tell Dr. Scheier and team what's on your mind!

Week after week, our creative staff at Dr. Scheier's office blog about important topics pertinent to dental care and your continuing dental treatment with Havertown dentist Dr. Mitchell Scheier.

This week, however, we thought we’d step back and ask: what’s on your mind? What would you like to know about the field of dentistry? What would you like us to focus on our blog? Let us know by posting here or on our Facebook fan page!

So… take it away and we'll try to answer any questions you may have!

We hope you all had a great holiday weekend.

Share your Fourth of July plans with us!

Like most Americans, our staff at Mitchell D. Scheier and Associates will be celebrating America's 234th birthday this coming Sunday. For most people, Independence Day means a time of celebration, and a time to commemorate the anniversary of the signing of America's Declaration of Independence.

Fourth of July weekend is also a time to pay homage to all our soldiers, past and present - who continue to place themselves in harm's way so that Americans may continue to enjoy our freedoms.

Tell us about your Fourth of July plans! Are you heading to a barbecue with family? Hitting the open road? Are you planning on using fireworks to light up the night sky?

Let us know by posting on our Facebook page! We also encourage you to post any photos you may have!!

Whatever you end up doing this holiday weekend, we hope you have a fun, safe and happy Fourth of July!

Dr. Scheier and team want to know: Are you reading this summer?

With summer finally here, some of us at Havertown's Mitchell D. Scheier and Associates have been thinking more and more about the importance of summer reading. Watching TV doesn't replicate the experience of reading a good book, and books are great for kids as well, as reading helps children maintain their skill level and be prepared for classes in the fall. In addition, a new study has found that the number of books in the home might predict a child's educational future.

Out of ideas for great summer reads? Ask us for suggestions, and we'll be more than happy to provide a few great titles for you. You may also ask a local librarian here in Havertown some ideas or check out various summer reading lists that we came across this week, from Barnes & Noble.

Could you be a teeth whitening addict?

Havertown dentist Dr. Mitchell Scheier knows that people want to look and feel great, and at a time when a set of sparkling white teeth might mean the difference between getting a job or a promotion, more and more folks are excessively trying to whiten their teeth and are running into problems, including irritation and bleeding gums, excessive teeth sensitivity and even translucent teeth.

At Mitchell D. Scheier and Associates, we are proud of offer the latest in in-office whitening, including Zoom!® Teeth Whitening (as seen on Extreme Makeover) and other services.

Please give us a call at 610-449-4646 for more info about our professional teeth whitening treatments and read more about teeth whitening addiction from our friends at WebMD.