March

14

What ARE Probiotics?

Understanding Oral Care Probiotics

What ARE Probiotics

Probiotics are a hot topic in the media today. Want to be more “regular”? Try this yogurt with probiotics. Want to boost your immune health? Try a supplement or another yogurt with probiotics known to support the immune system. In fact, yogurt has long been the [...]

February

9

What’s 5 Times More Common Than Asthma and 7 Times More Common Than Hayfever in Children? Dental Disease.

According to the National Children’s Oral Health Foundation, pediatric dental disease is 5 times more common than asthma and 7 times more common than hay fever.

January

19

Keeping Your Distance From the Common Cold and Flu

When those around you are suffering from the common cold, there is one strong feeling that probably accompanies your sympathy for them – a strong desire to not “catch” whatever ails them, be it a bacterial or viral infection. Whatever it is, you surely don’t want it.

November

10

Is Periodontal Disease is Just for Adults?

Your children can have periodontal disease. In fact, some studies indicate that nearly all children have gingivitis – the very first stage of periodontal disease.

October

28

Get Your Little Cowgirl or Cowboy in on the Tooth-brushing Action!

Get Your Little Cowgirl or Cowboy in on the Tooth-brushing Action!

October

22

Understanding the Basics of Tooth Decay

If the abundance of sugary treats available at Halloween awakens you with nightmares of tooth decay, you’re not alone – many people think of tooth decay when they see bowls full of candies and trays full of donuts and cookies. But how does sugar cause cavities, anyway?

October

15

Tips for Avoiding Oral Thrush, And What to Do if You Have It

Oral thrush is a condition in which the fungus accumulates on the lining of your mouth. In addition to painful creamy white lesions, oral thrush can appear on the roof of the mouth, the gums, tonsils and the back of the throat.

October

5

Kids Need to Drink More Water

Children in America aren’t drinking nearly enough water, according to a study published in the Oct. 1 issue of the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.

September

30

Brush! Your! Teeth!

We’re always looking for great ways to inspire kids to take good care of their teeth, so we were super excited to stumble across this new video created by Uplift Comics.

September

23

Save Face With a Mouthguard

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.