It can be tempting to give your children pre-packaged snacks to satisfy their hunger and save a little time. But,…
Cavity Prevention
Is Your Child Flossing? Here’s Why it’s Important.
Tooth brushing only cleans about 1/3 of total tooth surface area, making flossing an absolute necessity for your child to…
The Best and Worst Halloween Candy for Teeth
Did you know that just over 25% of candy purchased in America each year is bought at Halloween? For children,…
Baby Bottle Do’s and Don’ts to Avoid Childhood Cavities
Did you know that childhood cavities are the most common chronic childhood disease, and are almost entirely preventable? A great…
Top Five Healthy Snacks for the ‘On-The-Go’ Family
Caring for your child is a round’ the clock type of job that requires a lot of legwork and travel….
Four Tips for Keeping Your Kids Cavity Free
Did you know that the most common chronic disease of children and teens is tooth decay? Even worse, the CDC…
The Trouble With Juice, Preventing Infant Cavities
When we think of healthy alternatives to soda and other sugary drinks, its often common to look to fruit juice as a healthy alternative. Generally high in essential vitamins, fruit juice can be a much better choice than other beverages. Unfortunately, it can also be one of the worst offenders. The sugars and citric acid found in most fruit juices cause double trouble for teeth, and can lead to tooth decay at an early age.
Sports Drinks Not a Tooth-Healthy Alternative to Soda
Kids and teens love sports drinks. In fact, studies have shown that these “thirst quenchers” are consumed by 62% of adolescents every day. But are they good for your child’s body or teeth? And are they truly necessary for sports performance? Here are a few facts: