Linda – The Probiotics Tooth Fairy

When parents don’t visit the dentist often, children don’t visit the dentist often, according to a study recently published in the journal Pediatrics.

There’s a lot of great information out there about what we can do to keep our teeth healthy. Did you know that the foods you choose can help support your tooth and gum health?

A study published in the journal Applied and Environmental Microbiology found that all mouths have the odor-causing bacteria. People with bad breath actually have an imbalance of healthy and unhealthy mouth bacteria which leads to an overgrowth of the germs that cause bad breath.

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.

This week marks the final days of July, which can only mean one thing: Let the back-to-school preparations begin!

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.

Helping children get to know their teeth is one of the many ways to get them actively involved in taking good care of their own teeth.

One thing is for sure – when your child is afraid of something (like a trip to the dentist), it’s up to you to be the good influence who shows your kiddo that there’s nothing to fear.