February
9
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.
December
30
“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.
November
10
Your children can have periodontal disease. In fact, some studies indicate that nearly all children have gingivitis – the very first stage of periodontal disease.
October
28
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.
August
12
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
Studies have actually shown that children form their food preferences based on the foods offered to them by their parents.
July
30
This week marks the final days of July, which can only mean one thing: Let the back-to-school preparations begin!
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.
July
16
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.
