Trick-or-Treat

2018-10-18T11:37:55-05:00

The US consumes more than 7 billion pounds of candy each year and spends approximately 9 billion dollars a year on Halloween candy.  Let that sink in for a minute. For many moms and dads, squashing the sugary childhood trick or treat dreams of their kids may seem like the best idea. But rather than eliminating the fun, consider teaching kids the best way to handle their loot. That way, the message isn’t “candy is bad”, but rather, excessive sugar can lead to cavities. Here are some guidelines to help your family have a Happy Halloween AND maintain optimum [...]

Trick-or-Treat2018-10-18T11:37:55-05:00

5 Tips for Teaching Kids to Brush

2018-07-16T22:07:05-05:00

It’s hard enough to get kids to put their clothes on, let alone brush their teeth.  But believe it or not, you can make the experience manageable and even FUN (who knew?) Establishing a good dental hygiene routine begins when kids are young and when parents have the opportunity to encourage habits for healthy teeth.  Not only did your parents want you to have fresh breath, but more importantly, they wanted to make sure your teeth and gums were well taken care.  If you don’t learn how to take care of your teeth when you are young, poor dental [...]

5 Tips for Teaching Kids to Brush2018-07-16T22:07:05-05:00

What Age Do I Schedule My Child’s First Dental Appointment?

2017-12-30T13:42:20-06:00

It's hard to know when to take your child to their first dental appointment. You want to be prepared and responsible, but you also don't want to jump on the fast track of being a helicopter parent. Why It's An Important Decision... Tooth decay is a prevalent problem in the lives of children. "'Far too many children suffer far too much dental disease, and it is overwhelmingly preventable,' says Burton L. Edelstein, D.D.S., founding director of the Children's Dental Health Project in Washington, DC. Legislators are listening: A bill, the Children's Dental Health Improvement Act of 2002, aimed at [...]

What Age Do I Schedule My Child’s First Dental Appointment?2017-12-30T13:42:20-06:00

What to Do When Kids Hate the Dentist

2018-01-09T05:50:01-06:00

It's every parent's worst nightmare when their kids hate the dentist. What can you do? They need their teeth cleaned, but obviously you don't have the energy to deal with your kid crying into the carpet, arms going limp as you hoist them off the floor. In their defense, the dentist can be scary. No one really prods around in their mouth all the time or has such bright and scary alien equipment. BUT, there's some good news in all this - we're a special kind of dentist office. While we can't guarantee a fuss-free zone completely, we do [...]

What to Do When Kids Hate the Dentist2018-01-09T05:50:01-06:00
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