It's almost impossible to avoid candy with Easter right around the corner. As with all holidays, it's important to limit our children’s intake of sweet treats to help keep their smile healthy. We are also practical and recognize that they will be eating a lot of these treats, probably in higher quantities and more frequently [...]
Sugar is what feeds the plaque bacteria responsible for tooth decay. Much like our own bodies as we grow, the more needed nutrients we put in the more we can grow. Bacteria colonies (plaque) grow bigger and stronger when they are fed the sugar they need to perform the bacteria functions needed to replicate. But [...]
It’s Fall, which means pumpkin-flavored everything. Fortunately, that’s actually great news from a health standpoint, too! Pumpkin is a nutrient-packed superfood that can be just as delicious as it is good for you. What’s In It? Pumpkin is known for containing important vitamins and minerals like: Iron Magnesium Vitamin A Zinc Vitamin C Fiber Potassium Technically, [...]
Now that everyone is headed back to school, parents and caregivers everywhere are scrambling to come up with healthy, kid-friendly school lunches. Whether you know it or not, the types of foods you’re packing in your child’s lunchbox can also have a huge impact on their oral health in the months ahead. Since dental treatment [...]
If you’re looking for simple and healthy ways to help your family find alternatives to pop or soda-type drinks, you may be wondering, “is sparkling water safer for my teeth?” Sparkling water is essentially carbonated water. And as we all know, tap water is completely safe for your teeth (and with fluoride even has some [...]
With kids at home all the time, they also seem to be eating all the time. Your pantry’s stash of snacks are always dangerously low and the kids just seem to keep eating. We know, we’ve been there too. While convenient snacks are understandable, you can still make smart choices that would affect your child’s physical [...]
Many holidays are celebrated throughout the year in part by indulging in rich foods in excessive quantities and Valentine’s Day is no exception to this rule. Parents might be looking forward to a delicious dinner with a nice bottle of wine but your kids are more likely to be excited about the many chocolate bars, [...]
February is National Children’s Dental Health Month and this year it celebrates water. The 2021 slogan is “Water: Nature’s Drink.” Tap water and fluoride Fluoride in tap water helps prevent cavities. Regular consumption of tap water along with regular brushing and flossing helps to create healthy teeth. Fluoride is a mineral naturally found in our [...]
Halloween may be a little bit different this year, but you’ll probably still have some candy and treats around the house. Let’s refresh our memory on the best and worst treats for dental health. As a rule of thumb, if it’s sticky, chewy or hard candy, it’s bad for the teeth and must be consumed [...]
Sparkling water is carbonated to achieve that fizz you love, and carbonated drinks have more acid than water. But sparkling water is safe to consume in normal volumes. Acid in large quantities can be bad for your teeth but rest assured that sparkling water is always a better option in comparison to sugary drinks. If [...]