Linda – The Probiotics Tooth Fairy

A recent study conducted at the University of London found that children who owned dogs were less sedentary and were less likely to be overweight.

Each year, more than 200,000 injuries to the mouth and jaw are reported according to an article in the May 2004 edition of the AGD Impact, the monthly magazine of the Academy of General Dentistry. According to the article, most injuries occur during sports-play, and can be avoided by the simple use of a mouthguard, a flexible, plastic appliance designed to protect teeth from trauma.

Helping your children understand the importance of good oral care is a good way to cut back on how much you have to nag them to brush their teeth every day – and to know that they are doing a good job!

One of the world’s new preschool hero’s tackles the oral hygiene.

Whether you pack your children’s lunches or they buy hot lunch, the fact is: you just don’t know for sure what they’re eating – or drinking – at school each day. That’s why it’s a good idea to take a little time this time of year to ensure your kids remember why it’s important to make healthy food choices to keep our teeth healthy, and what foods are best to avoid to help keep our teeth healthy and strong.

Studies have found that the reason most parents choose to pursue orthodontic treatment for young children is because of this cosmetic issue, and because they believe that improving the appearance of a child’s smile will lower her risk of being the target of vicious bullies.

This video shows the Sesame Street character “Bert” worrying and attempting to rally those around him, while the show just goes on. In this case, the show is about brushing your teeth, and how to protect them from decay.

Studies have actually shown that children form their food preferences based on the foods offered to them by their parents.

Even if you are diligent with your at-home oral care, routine cleanings are important, and, as far as dentists and hygienists are concerned, non-negotiable.

Crooked teeth are common. In fact, if either parent had crooked teeth, it’s likely the children will have crooked teeth. This is because there are many factors involved in what makes teeth crooked, like the size of the jaw, the shape of the palate and the way teeth are positioned in the jaw.