Helping Your Child Make Healthy 2018 Goals

Helping Your Child Make Healthy 2018 Goals

It’s hard to believe that 2017 is coming to an end and 2018 is tomorrow. It’s a great time to sit with your children and look back at their lives for the past year and talk about goal setting for the upcoming new year. According to the experts, kids ages 7-12 are at...
Perinatal And Infant Oral Health Care

Perinatal And Infant Oral Health Care

Many women do not seek—and are not typically advised to seek—dental care as part of their prenatal care, although pregnancy provides a “teachable moment”. The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) recommends that all pregnant women receive oral healthcare and...
Signs Your Child Might Need Braces

Signs Your Child Might Need Braces

Orthodontic problems can have a negative impact on your child’s oral health if not addressed properly. As parents, it’s important to be able to identify early symptoms of orthodontic problems and get them in for a consultation to determine whether any action should be...
Your Teen And E-Cigarettes

Your Teen And E-Cigarettes

The misperception among teens is that e-cigs do not harm health. And teens are using e-cigarettes more than any other tobacco product today. This is according to a recent study which annually tracks substance use trends among 8th, 10th and 12th graders. Flavors such...
Best Toothpaste For Kids

Best Toothpaste For Kids

Tooth brushing is one of the most important tasks for good oral health. Many kinds of toothpaste, and/or tooth polishes, however, can damage young smiles. They contain harsh abrasives, which can wear away young tooth enamel. When looking for a toothpaste for your...