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...]
Brushing and Flossing with Arthritis Pain
Our mouths need dental care day and night, and it’s important to find a way to make that happen. Brushing and flossing with arthritis in the hands can be painful, but avoiding daily care only leads to more pain. Ignoring oral health leads to gum … [Read more...]
Top 3 Tips for Parents: Get Your Kid’s Braces Off Faster
If your child has braces you may be wondering how long they will need to keep them on. The length of time braces will be on usually depends on the problem that is being treated. Most braces are on for one to three years. While years in braces may sound unpleasant, it’s … [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...]
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