You might have a general sense that fluoride offers protection against tooth decay. However, that doesn’t mean you feel like you’ve got all your facts lined out when it comes to fluoride and your child’s smile. We are happy that you are inquisitive and interested in going the extra mile to protect your little one’s… Read more »
Category: Children’s Dentist
Q&A: Dental Sealants For My Child
You want to do all that you can to help your child avoid cavities. With that in mind, if we told you that dental sealants offer exceptional protection for hard-to-reach teeth (and areas that tend to trap bacteria), what would you think about that? If you know anything about sealants, you likely already know that… Read more »
Quiz: When Your Child Swallows Toothpaste
There’s nothing quite like the moment when your child fails to spit out the toothpaste in his or her mouth and instead swallows it. Or the moment you discover your child found a tube of toothpaste and thought it would make a nice snack. To help calm your nerves and guide you through this potentially… Read more »
Baby Teeth: The Little Details
Do you know what baby teeth are? They’re the first set of teeth that show up on the scene as your little one teethes and a smile begins to appear. While you might already be familiar with these details of children’s oral health, you might not know very much more about first teeth. For instance, are… Read more »
Guide To Cavity Prevention For Kids
As parents, you can’t always control how your child chooses to maintain their oral health. Ultimately, it’s up to them. However, there are several ways you can help them to prevent cavities from damaging their little pearly whites! One of the best ways to enforce excellent dental hygiene is by practicing it yourself. Modeling proper… Read more »
A Sugar Society
Researchers have recently explored documents from the food industry that date back to the 1960s. It was apparently around then that scientists first found that sugar was a major factor in tooth decay. Due to this information, dentists recommended limiting the use of sugar in foods to restrict intake and help reduce cavities among Americans…. Read more »
It’s A New School Year And Time For A Cleaning
Parents are always super busy getting ready for the new school year, and that time is now. However, it is a great time to schedule dental cleanings for the family. It is easy to skip out on those bi-annual appointments when you are so busy, but teeth cleanings are especially important. If you encourage attention… Read more »
Kids and Cavities
As a parent, you worry about how well your kids take care of their teeth. You spent the better part of their early childhood teaching them to brush and floss, and you come up with innovative ways to excite them about visiting the dentist every six months. If they follow the tenets of good hygiene… Read more »
Children’s Dentistry, Hygiene, and Care
As placeholders for the permanent teeth that have yet to come in, young children’s teeth need as much care as yours; in some cases, more. That care begins with what you teach your children about good hygiene and dental care, from brushing and flossing their teeth to visiting the dentist on a regular basis. Because… Read more »
Is Chewing Gum Good or Bad for Children’s Teeth?
The question has flustered parents, teachers, and children alike for ages—is chewing gum good or bad for a child’s dental health? The habit can undoubtedly be annoying for adults chaperoning groups of gum-chewing children, but whether or not its detrimental to a child’s smile is a complicated question. Some additives, excessive chewing, and a lack… Read more »