Taking care of your own gum health and helping guide your children in good oral habits can provide a lifetime of benefits. Here are four reasons your gums are so important.
You Won’t Believe The Amount of Sugar These Foods Contain
The processed food industry has made the job of cutting out sugar even more difficult for consumers. Here are a few of the worst sneaky sugar offenders:
Baby Teeth Are Temporary, So Are They Really Important?
We often hear people downplay the importance of primary teeth (also called “baby” or “milk” teeth). The front 4 primary teeth generally last until 6-7 years of age, while the back teeth (cuspids and molars) aren’t replaced until age 10-13. People mistakenly believe that since these teeth are temporary, that they do not matter in the long run. This will …
Fun Dentist Approved Stocking Stuffers
Once the big gifts have been purchased, it’s time to buy the smaller stocking-stuffers. A lot of times, these little items are enjoyed long after Christmas and can be more functional. But functional doesn’t have to be boring and healthy teeth can be a fun part of Christmas. Here are a few ideas to encourage kids to brush for two …
Four Ways to Show Your Teeth Some Love!
Your teeth are important! Not only are they the first stage in eating and digestion, but a healthy set of teeth will keep you looking your best. So perhaps it’s a idea good to say “Thank You” to your teeth for being so awesome. Here are a few ways you can show your gratitude. Sing to your teeth while you brush. …
The Dangers of E-cigarettes and Teen Oral Health
More teenagers have tried Electronic Cigarettes than adults, with statistics showing as many as 10% of high school students having tried the latest trend in smoking compared with only 2.7% of adults.
5 Brushing Blunders A Lot of People Make
We all know how to brush our teeth, right? Unfortunately there are times when we may actually do more harm than good. Here are the five worst toothbrush blunders: 1. Brushing too hard. Brushing with too much force can damage sensitive gums and wear away the protective enamel of your teeth. Try to brush as lightly as possible and …
Tips for Common Dental Emergencies
Like all emergencies, dental emergencies appear out of nowhere and demand immediate attention. Knowing what to do when an emergency arises is key to having a positive outcome and preventing a bad situation from getting worse. Taking the right action, can mean the difference between saving or losing a tooth. Just as we spend time learning first aid procedures for …
3 Times Fruit Is Bad For Your Kid’s Teeth
With all of the junk food available to kids and adults, it’s hard to imagine that something as seemingly healthy as fruit could ever be bad for your teeth. And certainly there are a lot of foods that are high in sugar that would be considered far worse for your overall oral health. Still, there are times when fruit may …
Your Kids Will Love These Tooth Friendly After-School Snacks
The time when your child’s school serves lunch to when your family eats dinner often means that little tummies need a snack to hold them over. But snacking doesn’t have to be a health disaster. In fact, it can be a great opportunity to provide much needed vitamins and minerals to fuel your child’s active schedule. Below are a few …