Choosing a toothbrush — it’s a seemingly simple task that can leave you standing in the pharmacy aisle for a half hour! Your child should be using their toothbrush for at least two minutes, two times per day. How effectively they are able to brush their teeth...
Can snacking and healthy teeth go hand-in-hand? Options like candy, cookies, and chips are delicious, but they do not make for good dental health. There’s no need to cut snacking out of your child’s routine, but you can make an effort to ensure the snacks...
Oral hygiene is so important to your child’s overall health. Your child needs healthy teeth in order to comfortably speak, eat, and smile. Good oral hygiene habits begin in childhood, but how do you start to teach your child the importance of caring for their teeth?...
From the day your child gets their first tooth, you begin their brushing routine. You teach them that brushing is important to keep their teeth healthy, and you slowly start teaching them how to brush — how to apply the toothpaste, and how to move the toothbrush. What...
The holiday season is meant to be the most wonderful time of the year, and it certainly can be. However, for many children (and adults), the holiday season also brings with it some stress. Routines are disrupted as you plan for visitors, stay up late preparing for...
It seems like just yesterday that your baby got their first tooth, and now they are starting to lose their teeth! Before a baby tooth actually falls out, it will typically feel a bit loose for a week or two, sometimes longer. What should you do with that loose tooth,...
