The long days and short nights of summer create the perfect conditions for outdoor fun. And while warmer weather might tear your child away from the couch, it’s also the time of year when youth accidents are most common. Swimming Safety As you watch your little one scream … [Read more...]
Does Your Child Fear the Dentist? 5 Tips to Ease Your Kid’s Fear
Fear is a basic survival mechanism that everyone’s born with. If you have a crippling fear of the dentist, you may be unconsciously teaching your child to fear the dentist too. Trips to the dentist may include crying, and you might think the only way to fix the problem is to … [Read more...]
How to Deal With Teething
If your baby is crabby, drooling and chomping on everything in sight, he or she is probably in the throes of teething. Teething starts at around 6 months old, when a baby’s teeth begin to erupt. Before you go crazy dealing with fussiness and tears, read these tips to keep sane … [Read more...]
National Tooth Fairy Day: The Original Tooth Fairy Poll
Give your teeth some extra flossing and smile your best smile because Tooth Fairy Day is February 28! In honor of Tooth Fairy Day, we took a poll of parents in Virginia to find out what the going rate for a tooth is these days. According to The Original Tooth Fairy Poll®, … [Read more...]
Toddler Oral Health – How to Raise a Healthy Toddler
We all know what it takes to get our little toddlers to take care of their mouths properly after meals, let alone get them to brush their teeth twice a day! Often, a battle royal ensues, leaving the tiny people more rebellious than ever and the grown-ups deeply frustrated. Sad to … [Read more...]
