SmileTown Book Club: Dr. De Soto Goes to Africa, by William Steig
A new feature for the SmileTown North Delta Blog, the SmileTown Book Club Series features comforting, informative, and engaging children's books about visiting the dentist.
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Be a Good Oral Health Care Influence
By setting a good example when it comes to your own oral care routine, you can influence the development of your child's oral hygiene habits in a positive way.
Calcium & Oral Health
Including calcium-rich foods and beverages, such as dairy products and dark leafy greens, in your child’s diet can have many long-term health benefits, particularly in terms of oral health.
Oral Health-Friendly Christmas Treats
A great way to curb your children’s sugar intake during the Christmas time is to provide some healthier festive alternatives now and again. Here are some of our favorite ideas!
How Safe is Sedation For Children?
At Smile Town North Delta, our dentists recommend sedation in situations where children feel a great deal of anxiety about their dental care, or have special needs that would otherwise make sustained oral care impossible.
Stages of Oral Development - 0 - 2 Years of Age
During the first two years of life, babies begin to develop their first set of teeth – their primary teeth. This period is an extremely important one for building good oral health habits.
Stages of Oral Development: 2 - 4 Years of Age
Between the ages of 2 and 4, teething continues with the eruption of molars, and new eating patterns can potentially affect children’s oral health.
SmileTown Book Club - Sugarbug Doug, by Ben Magleby
A new feature for the SmileTown Dentistry Blog, the Smile Town Book Club Series will feature informative, engaging, and comforting books for children about visiting the dentist.
Why Are Teens at a Higher Risk of Gum Disease?
Teenagers are at a higher risk for gum disease because of the hormonal changes they experience as they develop into adults. However, there are many effective ways to reduce this risk for your teenager.
Refined Carbohydrates & Oral Health
Refined carbohydrates break down into simple sugars when they linger in the mouth, making them just as bad as sugary sweets when it comes to your child’s oral health.
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