If it’s the right kind of gum, yes, it can prevent cavities. Clinical studies have found that sugarless gum helps prevent tooth decay in kids and adults alike. How does it work? Chewing naturally increases the flow of saliva in the mouth. If you’re only chewing sugarless gum rather than food or sugary treats, the [...]
We all know about the benefits of brushing, flossing, regular visits to the dentist and avoiding sticky sweets. We’ve also written about the potential harm of consuming too many liquid dental villains (juice, soda, Gatorade!). But there are other surprising items and activities that can damage the teeth of both kids and adults. Here is a [...]
A dry mouth is uncomfortable for kids and adults alike. Kids lose appetite or may ask for sugary drinks to relieve their dry mouth. Sometimes kids can’t even tell why they’re uncomfortable. They might be fussy at bedtime. Kids may want to eat again or end up drinking too much water-- and for younger kiddies, [...]
Winter is a very busy time for us all. Holidays, shopping, trips out of town, keeping the kids occupied indoors! Winter is also a busy time for pediatric dentists working to help youngsters healthy with good preventative dental care. Why people have more dental health issues in the winter It’s cold! Cold weather can increase tooth [...]
It is definitely common sense that what you put in your mouth should be clean because no one wants to be sick and we all try to do our best to prevent sources of infection from getting the best of us. The more we keep out, the less chance of getting sick. One of the things [...]
Fluoride can provide incredible benefits for dental health for kids and adults alike. However, some of the information available online has caused some people to question the efficacy and safety of fluoride. Here’s the word from your trusted dentists: fluoride is on your side. Fluoride is a naturally-occurring mineral. Most bodies of water-- lakes, rivers, [...]
Having good dental health is a great way to help maintain overall body health. After all, anyone who has had a toothache can tell you that you can’t eat properly when your mouth hurts! But more than strong gums and healthy teeth, good dental hygiene helps to prevent bacteria and germs from invading your kid’s [...]
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, [...]
Kids can be vocal about wounds and scrapes (they'll tell you they have phantom boo-boos to get a band aid) but they hardly ever speak up about toothaches, or anything in their mouth that is painful. We make it a point to make our office a pleasant place to visit, but sometimes we find that [...]
What should I do if my child has a toothache? As parents, probably one of our largest priorities would be to prevent or remove any pain our child is feeling. Dental pain of any kind would definitely fall under this umbrella. However, dental pain is probably a bit under-reported by children compared to an acute [...]