Your child’s dentist can tell a variety of things about your child’s daily life and health simply by examining his or her teeth. Here are four things you may not realize the dentist can deduce!
Parents often ask our dentists whether or not sugar substitutes have and adverse effect on oral health like real sugar does. The short answer is no, but read on to find out more.
Pop is a fun treat that most children can enjoy occasionally with no negative impact on oral health. But pop should definitely only be an occasional treat, as it can do a lot of damage to children’s teeth when consumed in excess!
While there is no replacement for daily brushing and flossing when it comes to keeping your children’s teeth healthy and clean, there are a few different types of food that can help!
It may surprise you to learn that many people, and even children, are continually mildly dehydrated day to day. This can have serious oral health consequences.
Dairy products are probably the most commonly known source of calcium, and they’re very kid-friendly, too. But if dairy isn’t an option for your child, there are many good sources of calcium out there that are dairy-free.
While most people know that sugar causes tooth decay, many people don’t completely understand how exactly that works. And they also often don’t realize how much sugar they’re really consuming.
Most people know that calcium is an important part of keeping growing teeth strong and healthy. However, there are many other dietary elements that are important to the good oral health of children, and protein is one of them.
Many of the same vitamins and minerals necessary for children's general health are an equally important part of their oral health. The following vitamins and minerals will help keep your children’s teeth and gums strong and healthy.
Many parents struggle to find oral health-friendly treats and snacks to serve at their kids’ birthday parties that are also fun and appetizing. The following suggestions are sure to be a hit with adults and children alike!
A great resource to help get your kids ready – and excited – about visiting the dentist.
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