The American Dental Association (ADA) backs National Children's Dental Health Month (NCDHM) every February to increase awareness of child oral health care. The earlier that kids develop solid oral hygiene habits and start making regular visits to the dentist, the more likely they are to keep their teeth and gums in good shape...
Losing teeth is both exciting and scary. Kids are thrilled to be taking a step toward growing up but can be nervous about the process. Children may be eagerly waiting for a tooth to fall out while still feeling anxiety about whether or not they’ll swallow their teeth while they’re eating or sleeping, or if losing a tooth will be painful. As a...
Good oral hygiene starts during childhood years. The earlier you can help your children establish and maintain a strong oral hygiene routine, the better. Getting this regiment in place at a young age minimizes dental issues and increases the likelihood that your kids will stick with their oral hygiene routines as they grow...
In today's world, people are busier than ever. Working moms with kids are hard pressed for time, which means that they can neglect the basics,...
Proper dental hygiene is one of the hardest habits to instill in kids. The nightly reminder will become a part of your routine for a lifetime. However, those nightly reminders are one of the keys to your kid’s habits for later in life.
Unfortunately, cancer has become way too common; but most people are largely unaware of the danger of oral cancer. That is why April has been designated Oral...
It's easy to overlook oral health, especially where there's no glaring problem. But poor oral hygiene can lead to a myriad of other serious problems, including heart attacks and even strokes. Two of the worst offenders to your teeth, gums and overall oral health? Smoking and alcohol.
Smoking and Oral...