Flossing is incredibly important to keep the spaces between teeth clean, which are often neglected. If your child doesn’t floss regularly, then their teeth – and overall health – could suffer. Excessive Plaque and Cavities If your child...
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Dental Cavities Just Love Halloween Candy Binges
Halloween is a fantastic holiday for families to enjoy their neighborhoods, and gives children a chance to fill their jack-o-lanterns with some serious candy. As fun as it is for children, Halloween candy is terrible for teeth. Here’s why cavities thrive on...
How to Avoid a Dental Emergency this Halloween
To help parents prepare for Halloween, we’ve outlined some ways to help them avoid – and handle – some common dental emergencies. Oral Cuts Oral cuts can happen any time during the day, but Halloween presents extra challenges for some....
Essential Tips for Baby-Proofing Your House
New parents have a lot to handle as they welcome an infant into their home. Here’s some essential tips that can help new parents baby-proof their house and make it safer for their brand new family member. Don’t Let Things Tumble Down The...
Is Your Child’s Diet Hurting their Teeth?
Your child’s diet has a large effect on their oral health, and certain foods are healthier for teeth than others. Here’s how some food hurts teeth, and some healthier alternatives for snacking. Types of Food that Harms Teeth Some common...
Back-to-School Checklist for Healthy Children’s Teeth
As your family prepares to go back-to-school, we wanted to give you a quick checklist that will help prepare your children for a mouth-healthy school year! Fresh Toothbrush Did you know that you should replace your child’s toothbrush, or electric...
The Sworn Enemies of Oral Appliances
Straightening teeth and getting a healthy bite can be an uphill battle. To keep oral appliances clean and working properly, it’s incredibly important that you keep their sworn enemies at bay. Jawbreakers and Jollyranchers Hard candy can absolutely wreak havoc on oral...
3 Summer Smoothies that are Great for Teeth
Summer time is the time of year for cold, refreshing treats that help you and your family beat the heat. This summer, we’ve created some smoothies that are easy to make, and that your teeth will appreciate! Scrumptious Strawberry and Watermelon Watermelon...
5 Fast Foods that are Harming Your Teeth
It can be difficult to make all of your own meals at home, which often makes fast food necessary. But, if you decide to treat your family to fast food, watch out for these things that can destroy teeth. Shakes Shakes are loaded with sugar, and often contain...
Do Healthy Teeth Really Need Dairy?
The old adage is that “milk and dairy are necessary for strong teeth and bones.” While that is true –milk and dairy both greatly help strengthen teeth and bones – the whole truth isn’t so simple. It’s All...