by admin | May 2, 2019 | Dental Tips for Parents
Does your child over stuff and pile food in their mouth and get the chipmunk cheeks? Children may begin a process of holding, spitting out or refusing food altogether. Or does your child collect saliva in their mouth and hold it until it’s too much to swallow and they...
by admin | May 2, 2019 | Dental Tips for Parents
Lip licking may be a result of your child having dry or chapped lips. He or she may continuously and unconsciously lick or suck on their lips for moisture. However, the pattern can continue even after their lips become healthy. Kids may suck their lower lip when in a...
by admin | May 2, 2019 | Uncategorized
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...
by admin | May 2, 2019 | Dental Tips for Parents
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...
by admin | May 2, 2019 | Dental Tips for Parents
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...
by admin | May 2, 2019 | Dental Tips for Parents
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...
by admin | May 2, 2019 | Uncategorized
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...
by admin | May 2, 2019 | Dental Tips for Parents
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...
by admin | May 2, 2019 | Dental Tips for Parents
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...
by admin | May 2, 2019 | Dental Tips for Parents
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...
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