It’s no secret that children often struggle with getting all of the plaque off of their teeth each day. And since plaque leads to cavities and gum disease, a thorough brushing routine is important to have each day. But there are a couple of barriers that may be getting in the way of your child’s [...]
School’s out! You and your kids will be spending the most time together during the summer of any time throughout the year. This is a great time to continue to cultivate amazing self-care habits and parents can take on their roles as first teachers — especially when it comes to dental hygiene. June is Oral [...]
Most parents amaze us with their expertise and broad knowledge when it comes to their children’s health. They become experts through research and asking questions and the interest they take in providing the best for their children. Let’s review some of the most common questions we get asked about kids’ dental health! Why fix baby [...]
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, [...]
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, [...]
Are you a cheese family? If not, try it! It’s delicious, nutritious, and teeth friendly, especially for young baby teeth! Cheese is chewy, sour, sweet, crumbly and creamy -- sometimes all at once. Start your kids early on cheese and they’ll crave it as a healthy snack or even dessert. Cheese can be a very [...]
Of course we love it! Family and friends are gathered around a table delightfully brimming with heavenly food, thankfulness for the blessings we have, and Lions football on the television! What’s not to like, right? It really is a wonderful holiday to celebrate here in our lovely state. We do have some friendly reminders from [...]
Wisdom teeth typically start developing under the gums around age 10, far sooner than they typically are managed or even a consideration on a parent’s radar screen. However, they typically start to attempt eruption around 17, which tends to coincide with the end of high school (that’s how they got their name). Teens and parents [...]
We wanted to use this blog post to highlight some interesting factoids concerning your baby’s oral health. Newborn babies are not born with the bacteria that leads to cavities. Newborns only receive these bacteria through the saliva of their caregivers. Caregivers pass their saliva onto baby by blowing on their food, sharing spoons, testing their [...]