“Mommy, my tooth is loose!” is a phrase parents both dread and welcome. Indeed, this bittersweet milestone means your child is growing up, officially leaving the preschool years behind. But since the process can also be a little bit scary for kids, assure them that it’s a natural process that everyone goes through. Here are […]
Pro Tips for Teaching Kids to Floss
Flossing is important to healthy teeth and gums. Good flossing habits often begin in childhood, but many kids do not learn to floss regularly or to floss properly. This leaves kids at risk for dental problems later in life. Fortunately, you can help your young ones develop healthy flossing habits early for a lifetime of […]
Do Pacifiers Have an Effect on Your Child’s Teeth?
Sucking is a natural reflex for babies, and a pacifier is often very soothing to babies. Parents often use a pacifier to calm a baby that is upset and crying, and over time your baby may come to love sucking on a pacifier, even when he isn’t crying. However, it is possible for pacifiers to […]
Halloween vs. Your Kids’ Teeth
It’s finally October! Before you know it, Halloween will be here. It’s a favorite holiday with kids, but it can be a holiday that lands your child in the dentist’s chair for more fillings if you’re not careful. According to the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, Americans spend around $9 billion on candy every Halloween, […]
Facts about Baby Bottle Tooth Decay
Handing a child a bottle filled with formula, juice, or milk and letting them drink it for hours is something that happens on a daily basis. While it might seem like this completely innocent action does no harm to your child, it could actually cause a problem known as baby bottle tooth decay. What is […]
Oral Hygiene for Your Teen
As kids move into their pre-teen and teenage years, oral health and hygiene can sometimes fall by the wayside. Extracurricular activities, like sports and social outings, and an increase in homework and school obligations can cause some teenagers to forget to take proper care of their teeth. Thankfully, there are some things you can do […]
When is Fluoride Safe for My Child?
There is so much conflicting information out there about fluoride use with children. Some publications and experts say fluoride is completely safe for children while others say that fluoride should be avoided at all costs. As a parent, all this conflicting information can make it difficult for you to determine what is best for your […]
Choosing Your Baby’s First Toothbrush
The appearance of your child’s first tooth is a monumental and exciting time, but its growth signifies you now have a new task to add to your ever-growing list of parenting responsibilities. Now, you must start brushing your child’s teeth. Before the development of your child’s first tooth, all you had to do was wipe […]
Mouth Guards for Back to School
Even though it’s still summer, the kids will be heading back to school before you know it. Before all the back-to-school craziness begins, now is the time to start thinking about how to prepare your kids for success in this coming school year. You’ve probably already thought about heading to the dentist for a pre-school […]
Should My Child Get Sealants?
Dentists recommend that you have dental sealants applied to specific teeth, usually the back molars, in an effort to give your child maximum protection against cavities. Many parents are receptive to that idea until they see the price tag then they question whether or not dental sealants are needed. If you are reluctant to get […]
