All babies have a natural instinct to suck. Many babies develop the habit of sucking something, be it their thumbs, a finger, their hands or a pacifier. Babies suck to soothe themselves when they are tired or upset, and when they are hungry. It is perfectly natural for babies to suck their thumbs.
July
9
Helping your child care for her own teeth is critical to a lifetime of healthy smiles.
July
8
Share this clip with your kids to have a good laugh over Grover the toothbrush salesman attempting to sell a fancy toothbrush to a toothless Kermit the Frog.
July
1
Many of us are familiar with the fleeting tooth pain of an ice-cream headache, but when children frequently complain of tooth sensitivity, it might be time to see a dentist. Children with tooth pain could be suffering from conditions that should be evaluated and addressed by a dentist.
June
22
Taking kids to the dentist can be difficult even under the best circumstances, but children with special needs can present even greater challenges when it comes to a trip to the dentist.
June
16
“Mom! I’m thirsty!” Sound familiar? Just like adults, children’s bodies are about 60% water, but unlike adults, kids are far more prone to succumb to dehydration, especially during the long, hot days of summer. Dehydration simply means that you’re using and excreting more fluids than you’re taking in. Children are at higher risk for dehydration because their bodies don’t cool down as efficiently as adult’s bodies do.
June
14
One of the best ways to get kids interested in good oral hygiene is to enlist a little bit of help from some of their closest friends – television characters.
June
11
Many children more children than previously expected suffer from sleep apnea, a team of researchers announced at this year’s annual meeting of the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine.
June
10
Through all the changes that the season of summer brings to families, one thing must remain a top, daily priority – good oral hygiene.
June
7
The bacteria that cause dental caries (or cavities) love to eat sugar-laden foods and beverages.
