Can Young Kids Use Mouthwash?
Brushing, flossing, and using mouthwash are a powerful trifecta when it comes to the home care for supporting excellent oral health. However, many...
Thumb Sucking and Oral Health
Suckling is instinctive in babies, as they need it for nursing. Very quickly they pair that behavior with feelings of comfort and contentedness...
Flossing Fun Facts from Your Pediatric Dentist
Many people think of flossing as something you do only when you have something stuck between your teeth. But, it’s really a practice you should...
Tips for Making Dentist Visits a Positive Experience for Your Child
As important as a cleaning and checkup or other dental procedure is for a child, it is never going to be their favorite activity. That said, there...
How X-Rays Help Your Pediatric Dentist Treat Your Child
How X-Rays Help Your Pediatric Dentist Treat Your Child Your pediatric dentist uses a number of techniques to assess the health of your child’s...
Tips for Picking the Right Toothpaste
Tips for Picking the Right Toothpaste There was a time when there were only a handful of toothpastes to choose from. Today, there are almost too...
Holiday Oral Health Tips for Kids
Holiday Oral Health Tips for Kids Here come the holidays! And with them, an abundance of sugary treats. But those sweets aren’t the only...
Strategies for Establishing Good Oral Health Habits in Kids
Strategies for Establishing Good Oral Health Habits in Kids The healthy habits we learn when we are young tend to stick with us throughout life...
Tips for Handling Common Pediatric Dental Emergencies
Kids are curious, adventurous, active explorers. And while that’s exactly what they need to be to learn about their world, sometimes those...
Diet and Snacking for Children
A healthy diet is a balanced diet that naturally supplies all the nutrients your child needs to grow. A balanced diet is one that includes all 5...
Benefits of Fluoride Use
How does fluoride work? A: When the element fluoride is used in small amounts on a routine basis it helps to prevent tooth decay. It encourages...