August

18

Straighter Smiles to Combat Bullying?

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.

August

12

Sesame Street Play Shows How to Protect Teeth From Decay

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.

August

4

Tackling the Sweet Tooth Head On

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

July

13

The Thumb-Sucking Facts

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

Tips for Keeping Your Child’s Teeth Healthy

Helping your child care for her own teeth is critical to a lifetime of healthy smiles.

July

8

The Importance of Owning a Good Toothbrush!

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

Tooth Sensitivity in Children Could Be a Sign of Something Serious

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

24

The Excitement of Losing Baby Teeth

Children generally lose teeth in the order in which they grew in, which means that, for most children, the bottom two front teeth are usually the first two to go.

June

22

Preparing a Child with Special Needs for a Visit to the Dentist

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

Tips to Keep Your Children Hydrated

“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.