Top Tips for Taking Care of Toddler Teeth
We’ve all heard people joke about toddlers – referring to two year olds in the ” terrible twos” or a three year old acting like a “threenager” – and …
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Is it Necessary to Fix a Cavity in a Baby Tooth?
Even though they are small and will be replaced by permanent teeth, baby teeth (or primary teeth) play an important role in the overall health of young children. They …
Fluoride – How Much Do Kids Need?
Fluoride is a naturally occurring element that is found in the Earth’s crust, as well as bodies of water all over the world. For the past few decades fluoride …
Kids and Flossing
As with brushing, it’s important for kids to develop proper flossing habits early on. Flossing helps prevent tooth decay and gum disease by removing the pesky food and plaque …
The 5 Most Common Dental Problems in Children
According to the National Children’s Oral Health Foundation, tooth decay is the number one chronic childhood illness. Often we tend to overlook our children’s oral health needs – after all, …
Preparing For Your Child’s First Dental Visit
To a small child, visiting an unknown place can be scary. Strangers are strange. Add a weird chair, people poking in your mouth and loud noises – its no …
5 Foods that are Surprisingly Bad for Kids Teeth
Everyone knows that sugar is bad for your teeth. We try to keep our kids away from the obvious culprits, like soda and candy, but what about the food …
Dental Emergencies in Children
Hopefully you’ll never have to deal with a dental emergency, but as they say, kids will be kids. They rough-house, they play sports and “forget” to wear their mouth …
5 Kinds of Non-Candy Treats to Hand out this Halloween
Trick or treat, smell my feet…define something “good” to eat? I’m not so sure 2lbs of Halloween candy is “good” for anyone to eat – and let’s be honest …
Baby Bottle Tooth Decay
Baby bottle tooth decay is typically caused by frequent, prolonged exposure to drinks that contain sugar. As the name implies, a bottle filled with milk, formula or juice is …
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