Tooth decay is the single most common chronic childhood disease—5 times more common than asthma, 4 times more common than childhood obesity, and 20 times more common than diabetes. But, cavities are nearly entirely preventable and...
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Pediatric Dental Tips |2 min read
4 Healthy Mouth Habits for 2019
2019 is almost here, and it’s time to share our favorite mouth healthy habits that will help your family achieve oral health in the new year! 1 – Establish and Maintain a Proper Oral Health Routine Food debris left on your child’s teeth encourages bacteria growth...
Pediatric Dental Tips |2 min read
Our Top Tips for Protecting Young Teeth
Keeping teeth clean is a full time job – especially for parents of young children. Here are our top tips for keeping young teeth healthy and clean! Use the Right Tooth Cleaning Tools Your child needs the right tools in their oral health arsenal to protect their teeth...
Pediatric Dental Tips |2 min read
Your Children Aren’t Flossing and It’s Doing More Damage than You Think
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 is not flossing, then plaque...
Healthy Eating Tips |2 min read
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 Halloween...
Pediatric Dental Tips |2 min read
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. That’s because a lot of popular...
Pediatric Dental Tips |3 min read
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 U.S. Product Safety...
Healthy Eating Tips |2 min read
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 children’s snacks and drinks...
Pediatric Dental Tips |2 min read
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 toothbrush head every...
Dental Tips |3 min read
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...