Linda – The Probiotics Tooth Fairy

According to research recorded in the Journal of Periodontology, those with respiratory diseases tend to have worse periodontal health than those with healthier lungs. Research showed that periodontal disease may increase the risk for respiratory infections, such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and pneumonia.

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.

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.

“Brush your teeth!” You say for the 5th or 10th or 28th time this week. Why do some kids need constant reminders to brush their teeth? If you’re one of the many frustrated parents who finds yourself wondering that very thing fairly often, one of the major things to consider is whether your messages about the importance of good oral hygiene are geared toward the right audience.

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

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

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.

Helping your children understand the importance of good oral care is a good way to cut back on how much you have to nag them to brush their teeth every day – and to know that they are doing a good job!

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.

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