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9 Common Questions and Answers for Parents Considering Braces for their Children

June 16, 2020 By Shelby Tatomir

Braces are a big commitment with important factors to consider like the best age for braces or their impact on overall health. Check out our expert answers to frequently asked questions about braces.

If it’s time to consider getting braces for your child, a few concerns have probably crossed your mind: What if my child gets teased? What is the right age for braces? What if it hurts? Take a moment to familiarize yourself with frequently asked questions about braces, so you can … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Children's Dental Health, Clinic and Provider Tips, Dental Benefits, Dental Health

Kids Are Hooked on Sugary Drinks

June 16, 2020 By Shelby Tatomir

Learn the truth behind kids’ “fruit” drinks and see if your child is compromising their oral and overall health with their sugary drink consumption.

Let’s face it, sugar can be addictive. And while adults are accountable for their intake of sugars and sweets, children are not always at fault. Kids depend on adults to feed them, clothe them, and teach them how to make decisions as they age and mature. That means we adults need … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Children's Dental Health, Clinic and Provider Tips, Dental Health

Handcrafted Mother’s Day Card with Recycled Toothbrushes and Homemade Paint

April 13, 2020 By Shelby Tatomir

This mother’s day, grab some baking soda and old toothbrushes to make mom a one-of-a-kind card without leaving the house!

Grab supplies you already have in the craft cupboard to make Mom’s Mother’s Day card this year. This project uses recycled toothbrushes and paint made from baking soda to design a one-of-a-kind card for Mom’s special day. Here’s what you’ll need: Ingredients: Baking … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Children's Dental Health, Dental Health, Just for Fun

Don’t Let Plaque Stick Around! Teach Kids to Floss Project

December 17, 2019 By Shelby Tatomir

This project uses an ice tray, Play-Doh, and pipe cleaners to illustrate the importance of flossing! Teaching kids to floss just got a whole lot easier.

Teaching kids to floss may be laughable right now, but this project can help change that and help them understand the importance of oral health! Use Play-Doh, a pipe cleaner, and the underside of an ice tray to demonstrate how food and bacteria get stuck in between the teeth. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Children's Dental Health

Does Your Child Suck His or Her Thumb?

September 24, 2019 By Shelby Tatomir

Does your child suck his or her thumb? It’s not uncommon. According to Stanford Children’s Health, almost 90% of newborns show some form of hand sucking by two hours after birth. It’s a natural reflex for young kids and can even help them feel safe or handle stress. Yet oral … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Children's Dental Health, Dental Health

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