Children Who Chew Everything

Children Who Chew Everything

Some parents have expressed concern over their child’s obsessive-compulsive need to chew on everything. Parents have discussed their children chewing on pieces of plastic, pencils, their clothes or hair; and everything in between. Once babies go through the teething...
Help For Kids Afraid of Dental Visits

Help For Kids Afraid of Dental Visits

Maintaining good oral care after the holidays is crucial after the bombardment of sugary sweets the past month. The holidays are filled with all sorts of sweets, and it’s not so great for your child’s teeth. Some children may even experience a slight depression after...
Post-Holiday Oral Care

Post-Holiday Oral Care

Maintaining good oral care after the holidays is crucial after the bombardment of sugary sweets the past month. The holidays are filled with all sorts of sweets, and it’s not so great for your child’s teeth. Some children may even experience a slight depression after...
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...