The month of June symbolizes many things: summer, warm weather, cookouts, swimming and more. Could all the fun activities have played a part in June being recognized as National Smile Month? We don’t know for sure, but it is a happy coincidence! National Smile Month is a … [Read more...]
Why the Tooth Fairy is an important character for kids
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: 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...]
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...]
