Resist the call of candy to prevent tooth decay. If your teeth had a living nightmare, it would be candy. When it comes to propagating the growth of plaque and tartar on your teeth, candy, in all its sweet glory, is the queen. The problem is so many of us, particularly our kids, have a…

TikTok Videos: Full of the Best and Worst Dental Health Advice Social media is full of surprises. When we thought there couldn’t possibly be any more social media platforms, considering Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter’s wild success, along comes TikTok. This new platform that appeals mostly to the younger demographic allows users to post brief lip-synced…

Protect your child from sports tooth injuries. Kids learn a lot from team sports, like teamwork, discipline, and sportsmanship. But did you know that tooth injuries from sports are more common than most parents realize? For many professional athletes, losing a tooth during the game might be considered a rite of passage. However, if you…

Help your kids build a solid relationship with their teeth. Good dental health is essential at every stage of life. It’s particularly important for kids to build good habits in caring for their teeth while they are young. You might be shocked to know that a study carried out in 2016 showed that 28.6% of…

Implement a solid oral hygiene routine for your child. As parents, we do everything we can to make sure our children eat healthy foods. Avoiding sugary cereals, cookies, candies, and fried foods are par for the course for parents who want what is best for their child. A poor diet can reap a host of…

Learn how your dental care habits influence your child’s oral health. As a parent, preventing cavities and ensuring your child has a healthy smile for life is always on your mind. But many parents don’t realize how their own oral care habits play a significant role in their child’s journey toward preventing tooth decay and…

Make sure your child’s teeth are in tip-top shape. Is your child complaining of a toothache? If so, it can be difficult to pinpoint the source of the pain. Are their molars coming in? Did they fracture a tooth? Could it be a cavity? Though it can be nerve-wracking to see your child uncomfortable, the…

Create an efficient daily routine that supports your child’s bright, healthy smile. You already know your child’s teeth and oral health are a priority, but did you know you can cover all the bases of their at-home dental care routine in less than ten minutes every day? Creating a daily at-home oral care routine for…

Set your child on the path to a healthy smile. As your kids grow, there are a lot of exciting dental milestones to look forward to. These events not only mark a new stage in your child’s growth, but can also signal that it is time to change your approach to dental hygiene and care.…

Every child can benefit from an orthodontic evaluation. If you’re a parent, you likely went to your first orthodontic consultation when you were about 13 years old, so orthodontic treatment probably isn’t on your radar as your child nears second grade. You might even think it sounds strange when their pediatric dentist mentions that your…