The Tooth Fairy hovers silently, fluttering down to collect lost teeth from beneath the pillows of sleeping children. In place of the tooth, she leaves a treasure from her basket for the child to find in the morning. Why is sharing this legend important? Leaving gifts from the … [Read more...]
Fluoride: What you need to know about fluoride for your baby
Fluoride – the mineral in water that helps keep teeth decay at bay – is good for babies too. You get fluoride through your water and also in your toothpaste. It’s never too soon to start giving your baby fluoride. Here are some tips to get started. Tap water: It’s a great … [Read more...]
Fluoride: ADA changes rules on giving children fluoride
The American Dental Association's (ADA) Council on Scientific Affairs recommends parents make sure their children start getting fluoride earlier than ever before – as soon as they get their first tooth. To help prevent tooth decay in young children, the ADA suggests parents … [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...]
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