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Kids Are Hooked on Sugary Drinks

May 15, 2020 Shelby Tatomir

Learn the truth behind kids’ “fruit” drinks and see if your child is compromising their oral and overall health with their sugary drink consumption.

Let’s face it, sugar can be addicting. While adults are accountable for their intake of sugars and sweets, children are not always at fault. Kids depend on adults to feed them, clothe them and teach them how to become grownups as they age and mature. That means we adults need to … [Read more...]

Dental Health, Dental Health for Kids

Gums Turn Blue. What to Do?

May 15, 2020 Shelby Tatomir

Teething tots can cause parental distraught! Learn what to do if your baby's gums turn blue:

Black and blue bumps aren’t just for skinned knees. If your tot is teething, you may notice a bruise-colored bump on your child’s gums. Parental instincts may tell you to think the worst, but that black-and-blue bump is likely nothing to worry about. The discoloration is … [Read more...]

Dental Health, Dental Health for Kids, Health & Wellness

Teledentistry Can Bring Answers in a Time of Uncertainty

April 13, 2020 Shelby Tatomir

Teledentistry can bring assurance and answers to both dentists and patients during this unpredictable pandemic.

In a time of uncertainty, we want to provide answers that our members can count on. Teledentistry can fill a gap created by a patient’s inability to visit a dental office. Ensuring that only patients in need of emergency care are in the dental office pays off in two ways. We can … [Read more...]

Dental Health, Dental Health for Kids, Dental Health for Older Adults, Health & Wellness, Trending

Mother’s Day “Stained-Glass” Toothbrush Holder

April 10, 2020 Shelby Tatomir

Looking for a Mother’s Day activity to make with the kiddos? This beautiful “stained-glass” toothbrush holder is a fond memory you can cherish and use!

This “stained-glass” mason jar project inspired by a project from iheartartsncrafts.com is a great activity to bring Grandma, Mom, and daughter together to celebrate Mother’s Day together.  Plus, this beautiful jar can double as a new toothbrush holder! Keep it next to … [Read more...]

Dental Health, Dental Health for Kids, Just For Fun

Don’t Let Plaque Stick Around! Teach Kids to Floss Project [VIDEO]

April 10, 2020 Shelby Tatomir

This project uses an ice tray, Play-Doh, and pipe cleaners to illustrate the importance of flossing! Teaching kids to floss just got a whole lot easier.

Teaching kids to floss may be laughable right now, but this project can help change that and get them understand the importance of oral health! Use Play-Doh, a pipe cleaner, and the underside of an ice tray to demonstrate how food and bacteria get stuck in between the teeth. … [Read more...]

Dental Health, Dental Health for Kids, Just For Fun

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