Make Your Kids Smile with Healthy Stocking Stuffers
You likely already have a growing list of to-do’s this holiday season, from shopping for gifts with which to surprise loved ones, to preparation for holiday meals and family gatherings. In all the excitement – and busyness – it is easy to overlook stocking stuffer shopping until the last minute. Unfortunately, this is likely why many parents end up filling their kids’ stockings mostly with sweets, and other potentially cavity-causing treats. This year, though, with a little planning and smart shopping you can elicit smiles on Christmas morning with the kind of treats that won’t contribute to dental decay. That way you can keep on enjoying those happy and healthy smiles well into the new year! (more…)
Does Your Child Need to Visit the Pediatric Dentist?
As a parent, there is a lot that must be done in order to help protect your kids’ teeth from common issues like cavities, gum disease and other oral health threats. Making sure they brush and floss their teeth regularly can help protect their oral health. Feeding them healthy foods and limiting their sugar can also be helpful. But how often are you taking your kids to see their pediatric dentist? Did you know that children need to visit the dentist just as regularly as adults, in order to help prevent dental problems like cavities and even gum disease? It’s true. So, if your kids have not been to the dentist within the last six months, it is time to schedule their next visit! (more…)
What’s The Big Deal About Baby Teeth?
Did you know the technical term for baby teeth is “deciduous teeth?” Whatever you call them, though, do you ever find yourself feeling curious what function these baby teeth really serve? In fact, do you sometimes wonder if caring for baby teeth is actually all that important? Few people understand why baby teeth exist. If they did, they might be more diligent in making sure their children are taking great care of their smiles. That’s because baby teeth are actually an important part of the smile’s development. (more…)
Simple Ways to Help Your Kids Eat Healthier Foods
Does it feel like a nightmare, or at least a very trying task, attempting to get your kids interested in eating healthier foods than sugary cereals, cookies and cupcakes? Even when you try to withhold desserts or candies as a bribe that can only be enjoyed after they have eaten their healthier foods, does it seem they have no interest in consuming their veggies? Many parents face a metaphorical uphill battle, when trying to convince their children of the importance of proper nutrition. Fortunately, it doesn’t have to feel that way. To better protect your kids’ health and their smiles, why not consider these simple tricks for helping them eat a more balanced, nutritious, diet? (more…)
Dentist-Approved Alternatives to Halloween Candy!
October 31 is just around the corner, now, meaning that you may soon have a swarm of trick-or-treaters ringing your doorbell expecting some kind of fanciful treat. Fortunately, you don’t have to jeopardize your young guests’ dental health in order to supply them with fun Halloween goodies! This year, be prepared with pediatric-dentist approved alternatives to traditional candy, items that are both smile-friendly and kid-approved. After all, treats don’t have to be filled with sugar that can lead to cavities and oral health threats. There are actually a variety of healthier, yet still fun, alternatives! (more…)
Tricks to Making Dental Care More Fun
Do your kids whine every night about having to brush their teeth? Does getting them to floss each day feel like punishment, for you? If you are tired of begging and pleading with your kids to get them to care for their smiles, why not consider some simple ways to make dental hygiene more fun for the whole family? There are actually a number of ways to encourage kids to take good care of their teeth and gums, and these tricks can make your life, as a parent, a lot easier! (more…)
Healthy Tips That Can Help Young Smiles
Are your kids used to getting to eat whatever they want, particularly during busy school days? If so, they could actually be causing damage to their smiles. Too much sugar and a lack of nutrients, can contribute to dental problems like cavities. Acidic beverages can also be bad news for the smile’s health. Fortunately, with a little knowledge and self-control, your whole family can begin to make healthier choices for both your bodies and your smiles! (more…)
Got Questions? Your Pediatric Dentist Can Help
Do you sometimes wonder what your kids’ smiles need in order to stay healthy and beautiful as they grow? When your children come to you with questions about their teeth or gums, are you sometimes embarrassed to realize you don’t know the answers? Most parents need advice when it comes to their kids’ oral health. Fortunately, a pediatric dentist is there to help protect your children’s smiles and educate you about how to raise them to enjoy great dental health. So, if you do have questions, don’t be afraid to ask the dentist, who can provide helpful advice and insight! (more…)
Are You Setting a Good Dental Example?
Do you ever worry that your kids are picking up bad habits from you? Whether it is an over dependence on sweetened sodas or other habits that may someday affect your kids’ own health, most parents realize that one of the best ways to teach their kids to take great care of themselves, is by setting a good example in how they treat their own bodies, and their smiles. Sadly, many parents don’t follow through on the same dental care they try to teach their kids. If you truly want to set a great example for your kids, don’t forget to care for your teeth and gums the way the pediatric dentist ordered. (more…)
Be Careful Little Smiles What You Drink
Now that the school year has official begun, chances are your family is rushing from classes to extracurricular activities, and a host of other events that will keep you busy and out of the house during much of the day. But before you resort to lots of unhealthy options to keep your family fed, during these hectic fall months, remember the role your dietary choices play in both your overall wellbeing and your dental health! What you drink matters as much as what you eat, when it comes to your oral health, so be mindful of what your kids are drinking. (more…)