Healthy Eating

Worst Foods & Drinks for Kid’s Teeth: Protecting Your Child’s Smile

2023-08-23T01:30:39+00:00

As parents, we strive to provide our children with a healthy and happy life. While regular brushing and flossing are crucial, it's equally important to be mindful of the foods and drinks our children enjoy every day. At Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontic Specialists of Michigan, we’re here to help parents identify the worst food and [...]

Worst Foods & Drinks for Kid’s Teeth: Protecting Your Child’s Smile2023-08-23T01:30:39+00:00

Why is Hydration Important to Dental Health?

2023-06-28T19:03:30+00:00

Hydration is a crucial aspect of maintaining overall health and wellbeing, and it's also important for dental health. Drinking plenty of water can help keep your mouth clean, fresh, and healthy. In fact, your child should be drinking more water than anything else.  Here’s why:  Your Mouth Will be Cleaner  Drinking water helps to wash [...]

Why is Hydration Important to Dental Health?2023-06-28T19:03:30+00:00

Calcium is One of the Most Important Nutrients for Teeth – But Does it Need to be Milk?

2023-05-30T19:00:42+00:00

Calcium is a crucial nutrient for the development and maintenance of healthy teeth in children. As parents, we all want to make sure our children are getting the right nutrition to support their growing bodies, but milk contains a lot of sugar that can lead to decay. Milk is often touted as the go-to source [...]

Calcium is One of the Most Important Nutrients for Teeth – But Does it Need to be Milk?2023-05-30T19:00:42+00:00

Convince Your Child to Drink More Water with These Easy Tips

2023-05-02T17:24:07+00:00

Drinking enough water is essential for good oral health, but getting children to drink enough can sometimes be a challenge. Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontic Specialists of Michigan has some simple tips to help you convince your child to drink more water:  Pick Out a Fun Cup or Water Bottle   One simple way to make drinking [...]

Convince Your Child to Drink More Water with These Easy Tips2023-05-02T17:24:07+00:00

How Does Breastfeeding Impact Baby’s Dental Health?

2023-01-12T15:24:52+00:00

Breastfeeding encourages good oral development in babies. Nursing isn't for everyone, but according to MouthHealthy.org, mothers who choose to nurse can provide their children with benefits for both their teeth and their developing bodies.   When babies are breastfed, they are:  72% less likely to have "baby bottle tooth rot," a dangerous disorder associated with sleeping [...]

How Does Breastfeeding Impact Baby’s Dental Health?2023-01-12T15:24:52+00:00

Is the Sugar in Fruit Bad for Teeth?

2022-10-14T14:46:56+00:00

Fruit is loaded with lots of natural sugars. But it also contains plenty of important healthy nutrients too. But will the sugars in fruit cancel out all of the good things in it? Here’s what you need to know.   Why We Need Fruits for Healthy Smiles  Fresh fruits and vegetables are loaded with fiber and [...]

Is the Sugar in Fruit Bad for Teeth?2022-10-14T14:46:56+00:00

Celebrate Summer With These Tooth-Friendly Quick “Recipes”

2022-06-20T16:43:25+00:00

Summer brings extra free time throughout the day, as well as yummy summer snacks that you and your family don't normally eat at other times of the year. Classic examples include snow cones, popsicles, and frozen slushes. While these items are OK in moderation, they are heavy in sugar and are typically consumed by themselves [...]

Celebrate Summer With These Tooth-Friendly Quick “Recipes”2022-06-20T16:43:25+00:00

It’s Ice Cream Season! Try These Healthy Summer Treats

2022-06-20T16:37:08+00:00

Warm weather necessitates the need for hydration and balanced nutrition to keep tiny bodies healthy all summer.  As long as they brush afterward, it’s fine for kids to have an ice cream treat once in a while. But there are plenty of other options between those indulgent moments. Here are a few simple snack alternatives [...]

It’s Ice Cream Season! Try These Healthy Summer Treats2022-06-20T16:37:08+00:00

Dental Care Tips for Camping Trips

2022-06-20T16:19:37+00:00

The sweltering summer season has arrived. You've been busy with parties, barbeques, and beach visits, and the good times are just getting started.  Summer activities, like camping trips, are both relaxing and enjoyable (and frequently incorporate delicious snacks and treats)!  However, some of your favorite summer foods may leave you with new cavities, not to [...]

Dental Care Tips for Camping Trips2022-06-20T16:19:37+00:00

Keep Your Child Hydrated This Summer

2022-06-20T16:13:21+00:00

School is out for summer, and parents all around the country are making plans for their children's summer activities. There may not be a more fun time of year for your children. From day camps, to sports, to visits to swimming holes and water parks, your children are certain to be thirsty with all that [...]

Keep Your Child Hydrated This Summer2022-06-20T16:13:21+00:00
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