Celebrate the 4th of July with fireworks, friends and food. If you’re in the Boise area for the holiday, check out these events. But in planning your Independence Day party, remember to serve some healthy fare – like fruits and vegetables. Starting your kids on a healthy diet … [Read more...]
Getting ready for the Easter bunny
This weekend, kids will be searching for candy-filled plastic eggs and biting into chocolate bunnies. While kids (and adults) love to indulge in tasty marshmallow peeps and chocolate candies, most dentists dread the results that filling up your mouth with Easter candy could cause … [Read more...]
Books for kids to brush by
At a young age, children need to be taught how to keep their mouth nice and clean. Tooth decay is the single most common infectious disease affecting U.S. children (pdf). If your child never picks up the bacteria that eat away at their teeth, they could possibly be cavity-free … [Read more...]
Special Needs and Dentistry
If you have to start World War III to get your child to brush their teeth, you are not alone! Many parents have a difficult time getting their children to understand why it is so important to brush their teeth daily. This can be even more difficult if you are raising a child with … [Read more...]
Songs to get your kid excited to brush their teeth
Trying to get your little one to focus on brushing their teeth is like getting them to eat their veggies. Possible, but difficult! To get your child excited about toothbrush time in the morning and at night, try singing a fun song. Here are two ideas: Got My Toothbrush … [Read more...]
