Linda – The Probiotics Tooth Fairy

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.

For the past 4,000 years, green tea has been used in China to address a long, long list of what ails us, from aches and pains to depression to improving digestion and regulating body temperature. Here are some of the things research has proven about this delicious beverage.

Because the body’s natural defense line (the white blood cells) is weakened by the medications used during chemotherapy, infections can crop up anywhere in the body. There are several ways you can avoid oral infections during chemotherapy.

Fresh vegetables are a great choice to avoid tooth decay. Fresh fruits are a good choice, but, since they do contain sugars, it’s best to brush your teeth within 20 minutes of eating them, since plaque begins to form in that time frame.

Paying a little extra attention to the health of your teeth and gums can actually save you money in the long run.

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.

They’re back! ~ G.I. Joe, Care Bears, Strawberry Shortcake, My Little Pony, The Electric Company and a host of other characters that played a major role in parents’ childhoods are making a big comeback.

This explains why different children in the same family with the same eating and brushing habits can have different levels of oral health – even a slight imbalance in oral bacteria can cause more tooth decay.

The American Dental Association (ADA) recommends that flossing begin as your child’s first baby teeth come in. Flossing becomes especially important if any of your child’s teeth are touching the teeth next to them, or if they have any baby teeth that overlap.