Many people are interested in natural remedies. We have heard a few parents discussing oil pulling as a means to prevent cavities and promote a healthy smile. While brushing, flossing, and fluoride applications have been scientifically proven over many decades to prevent and help reverse early tooth decay, oil pulling is a popular topic that [...]
Warm weather is finally here and with it comes an increased risk of sports injuries. As parents, we feel a strong responsibility to keep our children safe and prevent any potential injuries that may arise during sports activities. At Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontic Specialists of Michigan, we want to ensure that your child's smile stays [...]
Hydration is a crucial aspect of maintaining overall health and wellbeing, and it's also important for dental health. Drinking plenty of water can help keep your mouth clean, fresh, and healthy. In fact, your child should be drinking more water than anything else. Here’s why: Your Mouth Will be Cleaner Drinking water helps to wash [...]
Calcium is a crucial nutrient for the development and maintenance of healthy teeth in children. As parents, we all want to make sure our children are getting the right nutrition to support their growing bodies, but milk contains a lot of sugar that can lead to decay. Milk is often touted as the go-to source [...]
Orthodontic retainers preserve the time and monetary investment that was made to achieve your smile of a lifetime or the smile of your children’s future. Without retainers, teeth tend to drift back out of alignment and relapse into previous positions. This is due to a variety of elastic fibers that help make up the composition [...]
Summer brings extra free time throughout the day, as well as yummy summer snacks that you and your family don't normally eat at other times of the year. Classic examples include snow cones, popsicles, and frozen slushes. While these items are OK in moderation, they are heavy in sugar and are typically consumed by themselves [...]
Warm weather necessitates the need for hydration and balanced nutrition to keep tiny bodies healthy all summer. As long as they brush afterward, it’s fine for kids to have an ice cream treat once in a while. But there are plenty of other options between those indulgent moments. Here are a few simple snack alternatives [...]
Summer vacation has begun, and your family's calendar is probably already packed with exciting activities, parties, and travels. But don't forget to maintain those hard earned oral hygiene habits to keep your children despite all the interruptions to your normal schedule. Continuing to teach your children about dental health is one of the smartest things [...]
Keep your smile healthy longer by making a few simple changes in your daily oral care habits next year. It’s not as hard as you might imagine. These easy tips will help you improve your gum and tooth health without any drastic lifestyle changes. Rinse Your Mouth Out With Water After Meals, Snacks, or Non-Water [...]
Healthy, attractive teeth can better a person’s quality of life more than what most of us realize. From the confidence that comes from feeling great about the way your teeth look to having a healthy bite to use while eating nutritious foods, there are dozens of reasons why it pays to have a healthy mouth. [...]