As a parent, it's natural to want to give your child the best possible start to a healthy smile. Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontic Specialists of Michigan is here to help you with some important tips for keeping your toddler's teeth and gums in tip-top shape. Use The Correct Amount (and Right Type) of Toothpaste One [...]
Now that the kids have started back to school, families are figuring out how to best navigate their new morning and evening routines. Class projects, meal times that work around after-school practices, wake up times required to get out the door in the morning, and bed times that don’t rush oral care. Here’s the bare [...]
Covid has wreaked havoc on our bodies in many ways even if you didn’t actually have the virus! Being at home close to snack sources all day long, experiencing increased stress, having reduced access to dental appointments and dealing with the many changes to our social structures have also affected dental and overall health in [...]
It can be tempting to try to cover up for the lapse in flossing or brushing at home. Especially if your child doesn’t like to brush their teeth or never lets you help them. Although your child or teen might feel tempted to lie about how well they’re doing, their teeth and gums will always speak for themselves! We’re Not Here [...]
Summer is not complete without enjoying the great outdoors. Kids and parents alike love camping, tromping through trails, and exploring the wilderness! Are you going camping or hiking? Here are some tips from your favorite dentists and orthodontists! Everyone should have a water bottle. And it should be filled with water, not juice or any [...]
Water flossing isn’t new. It was introduced in 1962. Since then more and more water flossers have come into the marketplace with new features that have improved their efficacy and convenience. While they will never be as portable as traditional string floss that can fit in your pocket, they do make portable ones now too! [...]
Actually, either way is fine but there is a bit of logic for each dental hygiene battle rhythm! But, in general, we’re just happy when you floss and your teeth are clean. It’s really up to you and your child. Some kids (and adults!) prefer to brush first to remove the icky mouth feel of [...]
It is incredibly important for children to have a routine of brushing and caring for their mouths as early in life as possible. The rationale is that if kids simply grow up with a daily routine, they get used to it and it becomes indispensible to them. However, routines change as kids grow up. Independence, [...]
You may have recently heard in print and digital news media that there have been questions raised about whether flossing in between teeth provides a health benefit as a recent study found that the differences in tissue health were not statistically significant in flossers and non-flossers. We felt it would be important to discuss this [...]
Many of us have heard some myths about dentistry and oral care. We hear them quite often right in our office. We thought it might be beneficial to address some common dental myths. Myth Number One: If your gums are bleeding, you should not brush too much or floss them. Just the opposite is true! [...]