From a young age, most of us know that regular brushing and flossing helps keep our teeth healthy. Beyond this, however, there is plenty of room for confusion and misunderstandings. Is brushing twice a day all it takes to keep the dentist away? Can you get cavities even if you don’t eat sugar?
We all start out with a set of baby teeth, which eventually fall out, only to be replaced by our adult teeth. From childhood to adulthood, our teeth help us to chew, talk and smile — but what is the difference between permanent teeth and baby teeth? There are plenty of ways to tell them […]
It’s common practice to brush your teeth in the morning and before bed, but how often should you floss? Do you need to floss every day? According to most dentists, flossing your teeth should be a daily dental hygiene habit. This rule of thumb isn’t just for adults, either. Children shoul
Children thrive on structure. Giving them regular nighttime routines, waking them up at the same time each morning and eating meals together each day helps them feel secure. They love knowing what to expect, and they become accustomed to fulfilling your expectations, too. In fact, researchers with R
Baby Teeth FAQs It’s natural for parents to have lots of questions about their baby’s teeth. Parents want to know what to expect, what’s normal, what’s a warning sign. Many of our parents are just plain curious! So here’s answers to many of the most common questio
You’ve made your child’s first dental appointment, and you’re sweating it. You’ve heard stories about other parents’ first visit to the dentist — they involve screaming and kicking, and you want to ensure your child has a much better time. Relax. We can assure you most of those stories a
When it comes time to start scheduling your children for their own dentist appointments, it may be tempting to sign them up for your family dentist. After all, if you have a longtime dentist you can trust, wouldn’t it be simpler to have them take care of your children’s needs, too? Actua
Like buckling a seatbelt or looking both ways before crossing a street, teaching your child to brush their teeth is essential for their long-term health. Teaching children good toothbrushing habits matters. More than 40 percent of kids have cavities before they begin kindergarten, and tooth decay is
It’s time to schedule your child’s pediatric dentist appointment. There’s a chance they’re not over-the-moon excited about having their teeth checked and cleaned — they might even be afraid of it. As a parent, there are plenty of ways you can reduce your child’s anxie
For many babies and toddlers, sucking on thumbs or other fingers, pacifiers and various objects is a natural way to self-soothe, helping them to explore their world, feel a sense of security and fall asleep. However, many parents worry that allowing their children to suck their thumbs or use pacifie