Avoiding Spooky Treats This Halloween!
It’s spooky season and Halloween is right around the corner; guess what that means? Your children are going to want candy and lot’s of it – a pediatric dentist’s worst enemy. […] Read more
Category: Prevention
Vaping is bad for your teeth and so much more!!
E-cigarettes have been available in the United States for the last decade but a spike in vaping among teens and young adults has happened in more recent years. This is […] Read more
To Fluoride or Not to Fluoride: That is the Question
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there’s a good chance that your kids may be using too much toothpaste. In early February of this year, the CDC […] Read more
How To Prevent Sneaky Cavities in Teens
Updated January 2021 Most teenagers relish the newfound freedoms they find themselves facing: the ability to drive, the use of a cell phone (usually a newer model than that of […] Read more
Tips for Preventing Dental Cavities
Establishing regular dental visits for your child, every 6 months starting at or before age 1 is very important to maintain good dental health and prevent cavities. It is important […] Read more
Do children need dental sealants?
Updated January 2021 Dental sealants are a quick, easy, and relatively cheap solution for preventing cavities. Although the idea behind sealants is not new, they’re quickly becoming the go-to treatment […] Read more
What is the best kind of toothpaste for my child to use?
Next time you’re in the grocery store or Target, wander down the toothpaste aisle and take a look at all the options there are for fluoride toothpaste for children. Combine […] Read more
Breastfeeding’s Impact on Dental Health
The experience of breastfeeding is very special for many new moms as they consider that time a valuable bonding experience between the mother and newborn child. Moms who are able […] Read more
Startling Statistics About Kids’ Teeth
DID YOU KNOW that dental disease (cavities and gum disease) is the most common childhood disease – FIVE times more common than asthma? If that’s not surprising enough, here are […] Read more
Poor Oral Health Linked To Lower Grades
Summer is over and the kids are back in school. Hopefully they are happy to reunite with old friends, meet new teachers, and ready to work hard for yet another […] Read more
