“What you don’t know won’t hurt you” is a popular idiom that couldn’t be further from the truth when it comes to personal health. In[…]
While kids play sports in the summer heat, they will be tempted to gulp down large sugary sports and energy drinks to stay cool. Swigging[…]
As children head back to school, it is important to remember that dental emergencies can happen any time, any place. According to the 2013 Delta[…]
For decades, conventional wisdom held that certain dental procedures were best practices and were right for all people. You brushed your teeth after every meal[…]
Poor and infrequent brushing may be major obstacles keeping children from having excellent oral health and are the areas that cause caregivers the greatest concern.[…]
Diabetes is a pervasive problem in America, a cultural epidemic with wide-ranging and potentially severe consequences. According to the 2011 National Diabetes Factsheet, 25.8 million[…]
Fluoride is a mineral that helps teeth become more resistant to decay (cavities). You can help prevent your child from getting cavities by making sure[…]
Here are five common treats to limit during the holidays: 1. Candy Canes: The problem with candy canes is the prolonged amount of time that[…]
Sealants are plastic coatings that protect those difficult to reach pits and grooves on the chewing surfaces of the teeth from the bacteria that cause[…]