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...]
Top 3 Tips for Parents: Get Your Kid’s Braces Off Faster
When your kids are first told that they will need to get braces, a few of thoughts will likely cross your mind. How will braces impact their smile? How much will they hurt? How long will they have to keep them on? The length of treatment will likely impact the first two … [Read more...]
Genetics and Tooth Decay: Are They Related?
Have you ever heard anyone blame, or give credit to, their parents for their teeth? These researchers had and took a closer look into how genetics impact our dental health. To do so, they studied two identical twins with the same DNA to see if their dental health was also the … [Read more...]
Dental Care Timeline for Infants and Children
Most pediatric dentists will agree that regular dental care should begin by 1 year of age, with a dental check-up at least twice each year for most children. Some children may need check-ups more often. This dental checklist for infants and toddlers is from the … [Read more...]
Oral Health Risks of Vaping
Vaping is a popular term for smoking an e-cigarette or vaporizing marijuana. According to the CDC, the liquid used in vapes “can contain nicotine, tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabinoid (CBD) oils, and other substances and additives.” 69 percent of people vaping … [Read more...]
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