The month of February marks an important time on our calendars at Hawaii Dental Service. It’s National Children’s Dental Health Month, a time when parents and practitioners, teachers and toddlers work together to share why good oral health is important. This month-long national … [Read more...]
Why the Tooth Fairy is an important character for kids
The Tooth Fairy hovers silently, fluttering down to collect lost teeth from beneath the pillows of sleeping children. In place of the tooth, she leaves a treasure from her basket for the child to find in the morning. Why is sharing this legend important? Leaving gifts from the … [Read more...]
Ease Dental Anxiety with Your Kids
One of the most important ways to keep your kids cavity free, especially during the season of sweets, is to see the dentist regularly. Routine checkups and cleanings are completely covered by most dental plans, so there’s no reason to skip a visit. There’s one deterrent, … [Read more...]
Are You Passing Your Fear of Dentistry on to Your Kids?
Children copy how their parents act. Sometimes it’s on purpose, like when they wear mom’s shoes or dad’s hats. Other times it’s unintentional, like learning to fear the dentist. Research shows that parents pass along their fear of the dentist to their kids. We’re here to … [Read more...]
Frankenguac! Guacamole Frankenstein | Healthy Halloween Snacks
A healthy Halloween kids’ snack is hard to come by these days, so we went ahead and made our own! Avocados are delicious, and they’re also packed with folic acid, a natural vitamin that helps our gum tissue fight back against inflammation and bleeding. High amounts of … [Read more...]
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