Xylitol is often met with doubt by many parents, like with most “new” names in the medical and dental industry. But xylitol really does help. The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) recognizes the benefits of xylitol on the dental health of infants, children, adolescents, and persons with special health care needs. Xylitol is a [...]
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! [...]
We want to help our patients start their school year off right. Of course, kids are always excited to get new clothes and shoes to look just right as they start off a new school year. But having a beautiful, healthy smile to go with those new clothes is extremely important also. A feeling of [...]
This dental trivia quiz is fun for both children and adults! Print this out and spend some time as a family guessing the answers and see who does the best at your dinner table! 1. What has a mouth the size of a pin head but over 25,000 teeth? a. A snail [...]
Hey kids, did you know that the enamel on the top surface of your teeth is the hardest part of your entire body? It’s true! Also, no two sets of teeth are identical. Your teeth are completely unique to you! How cool! Another fun fact is that teeth start to form before you are even [...]
We understand that some parents have mixed opinions on fluoride and we think it is important to provide some evidence-based and scientific commentary on the topic. Fluoride is Recommended for Children and Adults from Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontic Specialists of Michigan About Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontic Specialists of Michigan, the offices of Drs. Delaney, [...]
All parents have the goal of taking their children to the dentist on a regular basis for preventative dental care, but a variety of factors can make it difficult to do so. No parent ever wants to see their child in pain for any reason and most of us know dental pain is a kind [...]
The process of caring for your child’s teeth can sometimes be a hassle but the process of getting your child to care for their own teeth can be even more daunting! The team at Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontic Specialists of Michigan have learned a few things about making the process of caring for your child’s [...]
When it comes to teaching kids about the importance of dental care, undoubtedly the most difficult age group to teach would be those under age 5. Like anything else, many kids cannot compute why brushing and flossing and other dental-related activities are important. They just have heard, usually from parents, that brushing is a part [...]
Parents have a lot on their plates when it comes to taking care of their children, from making sure they are fed to wearing clean clothes to assuring they completed their homework. But, as parents, most of us would argue that above all else is the health and well being of our children. And, within [...]