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Top Five Tooth Brushing Apps for Kids | Improve Your Child’s Smile

February 5, 2020 Shelby Tatomir

Having trouble getting your child to brush their teeth? Try a tooth brushing app for kids:

As a parent to today’s generation, you’re likely conscious about the amount of screen-time your kids get—probably wishing it were less. Capitalize on the app frenzy and get your kids to take better care of their smile! Below are some of our favorite FREE tooth brushing apps … [Read more...]

Oral Health, Parenting

Don’t Let Plaque Stick Around! Teach Kids to Floss Project

December 17, 2019 Shelby Tatomir

Teaching kids to floss may be laughable right now, but this project can help change that and get them understand the importance of oral health (and why their favorite dance is so funny)! Use Play-Doh, a pipe cleaner, and the underside of an ice tray to demonstrate how food and … [Read more...]

Parenting

A Childhood Disease That’s Nearly 100% Preventable

September 17, 2019 Crystal

A daily oral care routine which includes flossing is a great way to help fight infection, keep a bright smile, and stay healthy.

Cavities are the most common chronic condition among children and are 100% preventable. Delta Dental of Idaho is here to help spread awareness about how poor oral health and cavities impact our kids’ health and quality of life. The CDC states that 20% of children 5 to 11 … [Read more...]

Parenting

Breastfeeding’s Impact on Dental Health

September 3, 2019 Crystal

Baby dental care is as important as our own dental care! Baby teeth, though they don’t stick around forever, help create a lifelong, healthy smile for your child. Breastfeeding Over Two Years Can Lead to Cavities Studies have proven that babies who were continuously … [Read more...]

Parenting

Kids Are Using Too Much Toothpaste | Bad Dental Health Habits

June 4, 2019 Shelby Tatomir

: You got the message that it’s important for children to start brushing their teeth as soon as they have teeth to brush, but did you know that too much toothpaste can be just as detrimental as no dental health habits at all? Here are some tips for brushing to better your child’s oral health habits.

It is very important for children to start brushing their teeth as soon as they have teeth to brush, but there’s a fine line between not enough and too much brushing. Even if kids have the best intentions of protecting their teeth, too much toothpaste can be a bad thing. … [Read more...]

Parenting

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