It can be scary when your child gets hurt or has an accident. As a parent, you’re equipped to handle a bruise or a scrape, but what about a broken…
Oral Health
4 Fun Ways to Encourage Your Child to Brush Their Teeth
As a parent, it’s your job to make oral healthcare fun, and as approachable as possible by mitigating fear and anxiety, and replacing negative feelings with optimism and instruction. A…
The Ugly Truth About Candy
Candy tastes great, but it isn’t a nutritionally sound snack that adequately fuels your child’s growing body. Additionally, candy can severely harm your child’s teeth and lead to cavities and…
Cool Down with these Mouth-Healthy Summer Treats
As the summer unfolds, your family will surely encounter long and hot days that seem to last forever. One way to fight the heat, and refresh your family is with…
The Dangers of Oral Piercings
Oral piercings are popular among teenagers, and are surprisingly common. Surveys of adolescents and young adults (age 13 – 29) report that 25% to 35% have a body piercing at…
Top 3 Fruits for Teeth
Fruit and vegetables not only positively impact your overall health, but they also impact your teeth! In fact, certain fruits can even damage your teeth with acidic attacks, or sugar overloads. But,…
Should My Child Use Mouthwash?
Different types of mouthwash have different benefits like preventing tooth decay, reducing plaque, freshening breath, and reducing and preventing gingivitis. But, it’s tough to know which types of mouthwash are safe for your…
Does Your Child Play Sports? Their Teeth May be at Risk for Injury.
Did you know that your child is 60 times more likely to sustain damage to their teeth when they aren’t wearing a mouth guard? It’s imperative that your child wears a mouth guard when they’re playing sports. Here’s why.