Are Your Kids Really Taking Great Care of Their Teeth?
Most parents go to a lot of trouble trying to make sure their kids are healthy. From doctor’s appointments, to healthy diets, safety gear for athletic events and many other protective measures, good parents want to do all they can to ensure their children grow up strong and healthy. When it comes to kids’ oral health, however, it is all-too-easy to overlook some surprisingly simple steps that can be taken to ensure their teeth and gums stay healthy. If you want to do more to make sure your kids’ smiles are really well cared for, start by making sure they brush and floss their teeth correctly, every single day! (more…)
Why Parents Need Preventive Care Too
Now that fall is almost here, do you find your calendar filling up fast with football games, band practice and a myriad of other school functions? While your kids may require a great deal of your attention and carpooling talents, over the next few months, that doesn’t mean you have to overlook your own needs. In fact, you shouldn’t postpone preventive care for your own smile. Regular dental hygiene and routine checkups are some of the best ways you can preserve your oral health, preventing the need for invasive restorative treatment. Plus, your own excellent oral care helps your kids develop healthy habits that will serve them, and their smiles’, well for many years to come. (more…)
Simple Tips for Healthier School Lunches
The kids will be heading back to school soon, and that means your job as official family lunch packer is about to resume. Before it does, and you resort to old standbys like pre-packed lunch kits and bags of cookies, consider some healthier alternatives, instead. By sending your kids to school with healthy foods and snacks, you can help them grow strong while also preserving their healthy smiles! (more…)