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Make Easter More Tooth-Friendly

2023-03-03T16:46:07+00:00

Easter is a time for fun, family, and of course, lots of delicious treats in the Easter basket. While it's OK to indulge in a little bit of candy, it's important to be mindful of the impact it can have on your child's teeth and gums. Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontic Specialists of Michigan is here [...]

Make Easter More Tooth-Friendly2023-03-03T16:46:07+00:00

Some Frightfully Fun Tooth-Friendly Treats

2022-10-25T15:08:15+00:00

Is it possible to enjoy Halloween without wreaking havoc on your fangs (oops, we mean smile)? Absolutely! These tooth-friendly trick-or-treating goodies are just fine for your children to enjoy. Sugar Free Gum Sugar free gum may contain xylitol, which is a natural sweetener that fights cavities and protects teeth by strengthening our enamel. The friction [...]

Some Frightfully Fun Tooth-Friendly Treats2022-10-25T15:08:15+00:00

How to Keep Your Easter Tooth-Friendly

2022-04-08T00:37:18+00:00

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 [...]

How to Keep Your Easter Tooth-Friendly2022-04-08T00:37:18+00:00

4 Tips for a Healthy Halloween

2021-10-20T14:59:34+00:00

Is it possible to enjoy Halloween and take it easy on your teeth? Absolutely! By making a few smart choices and taking everything in moderation you and your family can lessen the impact that Halloween sweets have on your family’s smiles. #1 Avoid Sticky, Opt for Chocolate Sticky foods are worse on teeth because they [...]

4 Tips for a Healthy Halloween2021-10-20T14:59:34+00:00

4 Tips for Dental Health This Easter

2021-03-31T15:29:53+00:00

With Easter just around the corner, it’s practically impossible to avoid candy. And as with just about anything, the key to keeping your family’s smiles healthy through holidays is to eat sweets in moderation. Here are 4 important tips from our experts on safeguarding your child’s teeth over the Easter holiday:   #1 - Stick to Softer, Meltable Candy [...]

4 Tips for Dental Health This Easter2021-03-31T15:29:53+00:00

Teach Kids About Cavities for Valentine’s Day

2021-01-28T16:35:21+00:00

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, [...]

Teach Kids About Cavities for Valentine’s Day2021-01-28T16:35:21+00:00

Keep Teeth Healthy This Halloween

2020-10-27T13:42:02+00:00

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 [...]

Keep Teeth Healthy This Halloween2020-10-27T13:42:02+00:00

Braces and Halloween Candy

2020-10-20T15:19:47+00:00

Kids with braces are often depressed around Halloween. We usually assure our patients going through their first Halloween with orthodontic appliances installed that they can still eat candy. With exceptions, of course! So, what can you enjoy this Halloween if you have braces? Here are our reminders and tips. The DON’Ts are fairly easy to [...]

Braces and Halloween Candy2020-10-20T15:19:47+00:00

How Sugar Impacts Your Child’s Teeth

2020-04-21T17:40:21+00:00

While we’re all stuck at home, our kids might be steadily going through the pantry with a little more regularity and parents might be understandably lax at this time just to keep the peace and entertain bored and stir-crazy kids. There are some drinks that are the worst enemy of our teeth! Most juice boxes, [...]

How Sugar Impacts Your Child’s Teeth2020-04-21T17:40:21+00:00

Have a Healthy Holiday Season with These Tips

2019-12-19T16:34:24+00:00

The holidays are full of people… and food! You want everyone in the family to stay healthy and enjoy every special moment and celebration. So here are tips from your favorite dentists at Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontic Specialists of Michigan. Limit hard candy and chewy sweets. They stay longer in the mouth or stick to [...]

Have a Healthy Holiday Season with These Tips2019-12-19T16:34:24+00:00
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