We all know that good dental care starts at a young age, but for a tired, worn-out mom, it is many times easier said than done to get your kiddos to brush and floss as they should. Here are a…
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Fun Summer Lunch Snacks
Make lunchtime easy this summer and set your kid up for success with these healthy, tooth-friendly, and most of all easy lunchtime meals. Turkey & Cheese roll-ups: Put a new spin on the traditional turkey sandwich by rolling turkey, cheese,…
Caring for your child’s smile
It’s never too early to teach your children healthy habits — especially when it comes to their smiles! This helps set the foundation for a lifetime of healthy dental habits and saves you the stress of getting cavities filled. (No…
Help your kids form good dental habits
As a parent, it can be difficult to get your child to brush and floss their teeth. It can be even more difficult to get them to their dentist’s appointment without complaining. For their development and overall health, it’s important…
How to ease dental anxiety
It’s not just children who are scared of the dentist. Dental anxiety can affect people of all ages! Dental anxiety is a sense of unease or dread associated with visiting the dentist, and can cause people to put off their…
5 dental habits for a healthy smile
How often do you brush your teeth without thinking about it? Probably most of the time. It’s so easy to fall into a routine, especially when it comes to caring for our smiles. But how do you know if your…
Dentist-friendly stocking stuffers
Christmas is upon us, which means gifts are waiting to be wrapped and stockings are waiting to be stuffed. Instead of filling your child’s stocking with candy, try sneaking in a few items to keep their teeth healthy. Here are…
Pregnancy and oral health
There’s nothing more exciting than waiting for your little one to arrive in the world. However, pregnancy can involve a lot of challenges. The hormone changes that come with pregnancy can have a significant impact on your body and health,…
Building back-to-school brushing habits
Summer break is over, and school is back in session. Now, it’s time for early mornings, bus rides, packed lunches and … a new dental hygiene routine?! That’s right. Now is the perfect time to start fresh with your child’s…
Caring for your teeth with braces
Braces are the perfect trap for sticky, brittle and crunchy food particles. This is why so many braces-wearers are told to avoid food like popcorn and caramel-filled candy bars. Other food can also get trapped between braces wires and cause…