The moment you’ve been anxiously awaiting for has finally arrived! Your baby’s first tooth! The first of many– these tiny teeth are important and play a key role in your child’s overall development. Thus, we’ve put together a few simple tips to set your child up for oral health success! Start Them Early! Did you […]
Taking your children for routine visits to the dentist is essential for maintaining and promoting good oral health. Loud noises, unfamiliar people with scary masks prodding and poking weird looking tools into their mouths… From a child’s point of view, visiting the dentist can be quite daunting. Luckily for you, it doesn’t have to […]
Let’s face it. The only thing worse than being told that you have a cavity is hearing that your child has one. Suddenly, you get filled with guilt. Is it my fault? Is there anything I could have done to prevent this? First, let’s take a few steps back and delve into how exactly […]
Halloween is a time for fun, tricks, and best of all TREATS! It can be hard to avoid sweet temptations, especially with the amount of leftover candy that accumulates after the big day. While eating candy on Halloween is perfectly fine, it is important to have a game plan in order to not […]
There are a variety of ways to ensure that your toddler is taking the best care of their teeth and oral hygiene, starting with you. Taking the time to instill healthy habits at the earliest age possible will set your child’s smile up for success. 1. Start Early: The early bird catches the worm and, […]
A healthy school lunch will not only give your child the energy they need throughout their school day, it will keep their teeth healthy too! Below are some examples of healthy foods that will keep your kid smiling all day long! PB&J’s! While a popular choice, often times sugary jellies and nut butters are not […]
Often times it can be difficult to encourage your child to take their dental health seriously. Luckily, the legend of the tooth fairy is a great way to not only mark the loss of your child’s tooth, but also get the conversation started about good oral hygiene. Here are some tooth fairy approved tips to […]
We all remember that special moment of losing your very first tooth. The excitement and glee that builds up within you as you anticipate a visit from the tooth fairy! Now that you’re no longer the one anxiously awaiting your next visit from the tooth fairy, it’s time to keep an eye out on your […]
Good dental care for your children goes beyond just brushing and flossing. There is so much more you can do as a parent! Feeding them a good diet and providing healthy snack options can make a huge difference for maintaining a beautiful smile. Foods that are low in fat and low in sugar are the […]
If you have noticed that your baby is irritable, drooling more than normal or has swollen gums, and is chewing on objects excessively, your baby may be teething. While some babies have no noticeable signs of teething, most babies show multiple symptoms. Read on for more information about caring for your teething baby. What can […]