Just like other health issues, cavities can be inherited or shared with family members. Most of the time, tooth decay (which causes...

Your child’s oral health can tell a lot about their overall health. Research shows more than 90 percent of diseases that affect the...

Kids can bite their nails for many reasons: curiosity, boredom, stress relief, habit, or imitation. But when they chew on nails for an...

We teach kids about cleaning their hands, their hair, and their play area, so it makes sense to teach them about getting their teeth...

You’re already teaching your child the basics of taking care of teeth: brush twice a day, floss, and regular dental cleanings and...

If your child complains of pain when eating or drinking hot or cold foods, or if they refuse to brush their teeth unexpectedly, they may...

For National Children’s Dental Health Month this February, the theme is “Sealants make sense”. This decades long dental practice...

There’s an ingredient that’s getting a lot more attention these days for its ability to substitute for sugar in food. It’s xylitol!...

For the holidays, we typically think of toys and sweets for gifts. But what if you gave gifts to improve your kid’s oral health? Good...

An easy breakdown for how to care for your child’s teeth. The holidays are around the corner and that means lots of friends, family, and...

Tips for a Hauntingly Fun Holiday! The weather is cooling and the leaves are changing colors…which means Halloween is right around the...

15 Healthy On-the-Go Snacks for Healthy Smiles When you are on the go and running your family between school, extracurricular activities,...

As the end of summer draws nearer, many families are squeezing in one or two more vacations. If you’re one of those families, it’s...

Are you pregnant? Congratulations, and guess what? Now you’re brushing for two! Pregnancy changes many things in an expectant mother’s...

Have you been delaying your child’s dental visits due to COVID? If so, you’re not alone. A national poll suggests that a third of parents...

What are canker sores? Canker sores are small, shallow open wounds (or ulcers) in your mouth that can make eating and talking painful....

Each February, the American Dental Association (ADA) sponsors National Children’s Dental Health Month (NCDHM) to raise awareness about...

We know you want to give your family nutritious meals and snacks, but knowing which foods are healthy isn’t always easy. While sugar is...

How do genes affect oral health? If you’ve been wondering if your genes play a role in your child’s oral health, the short answer is yes....

We know that most of our normal routines have been upended recently by the pandemic. Work, school, play, vacations and family visits all...