This time of year, we tend to talk about what we’re thankful for. Have you ever given much thought to how great it is to have a healthy smile? Thanks to modern preventative dentistry, more of us are keeping our teeth healthy for a lifetime. Tooth loss is at a low point in history. It [...]
Sugar is what feeds the plaque bacteria responsible for tooth decay. Much like our own bodies as we grow, the more needed nutrients we put in the more we can grow. Bacteria colonies (plaque) grow bigger and stronger when they are fed the sugar they need to perform the bacteria functions needed to replicate. But [...]
It’s Fall, which means pumpkin-flavored everything. Fortunately, that’s actually great news from a health standpoint, too! Pumpkin is a nutrient-packed superfood that can be just as delicious as it is good for you. What’s In It? Pumpkin is known for containing important vitamins and minerals like: Iron Magnesium Vitamin A Zinc Vitamin C Fiber Potassium Technically, [...]
Now that everyone is headed back to school, parents and caregivers everywhere are scrambling to come up with healthy, kid-friendly school lunches. Whether you know it or not, the types of foods you’re packing in your child’s lunchbox can also have a huge impact on their oral health in the months ahead. Since dental treatment [...]
It is a wonderful thing to welcome your precious baby into the world. But, with all good things come some realities too. Babies will be fussy from time to time (and sometimes a lot). There are a lot of causes but we’re here today to discuss fussiness related to tooth eruption pain – teething. When [...]
Covid has wreaked havoc on our bodies in many ways even if you didn’t actually have the virus! Being at home close to snack sources all day long, experiencing increased stress, having reduced access to dental appointments and dealing with the many changes to our social structures have also affected dental and overall health in [...]
If you’re looking for simple and healthy ways to help your family find alternatives to pop or soda-type drinks, you may be wondering, “is sparkling water safer for my teeth?” Sparkling water is essentially carbonated water. And as we all know, tap water is completely safe for your teeth (and with fluoride even has some [...]
It can be tempting to try to cover up for the lapse in flossing or brushing at home. Especially if your child doesn’t like to brush their teeth or never lets you help them. Although your child or teen might feel tempted to lie about how well they’re doing, their teeth and gums will always speak for themselves! We’re Not Here [...]
Kids love using smartphones, tablets, and apps for just about anything. Unfortunately, they don’t always love brushing and flossing their teeth. If you’re looking for a way to help your child clean their teeth more effectively twice a day, there are more resources available than ever. Especially when it comes to helping your child clean [...]
Did you know that the summer months are one of the most common times to see dental emergencies in children? One of the biggest reasons why is because kids are involved in activities like swimming (slippery surfaces), soccer (bumps and hits to the mouth), and snacking extra throughout the day on treats like popsicles or [...]