As a caring parent, you try to help your child learn healthy habits. Sure, Goldfish and pretzels are in your bag, but you also give them healthy snacks—or so you think. Believe it or not, there are some foods that may be causing harm to your child’s precious smile. Although some are obvious, like gummy candy, others are rather unexpected. In this informative post from your pediatric dentist, you’ll learn about six foods that are marketed as healthy but that could cause tooth decay for your child. (more…)

It’s summer! The kids are home from school and are excited to relax and have some fun. What great adventures do you have planned for your family? A dental emergency is likely the last thing you expect or want to have happen to your child this summer. The good news is that there are steps you can take to prevent a dental emergency from spoiling your plans. Here are five tips from your pediatric dentist for having a safe, less stressful summer! (more…)

The dental care aisle at your local supermarket is full of choices — all the different types of toothpaste can be a little overwhelming! Do children have specific toothpaste needs? Could some toothpastes actually be bad for your child? A pediatric dentist is here to clear up some of the confusion around toothpastes so you can choose the product that is best for your little one’s precious smile.

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Getting children to cooperate can be challenging, especially when it comes to tasks like brushing or flossing their teeth. However, they are probably wizards when it comes to using your smartphone for games or apps they enjoy. Why not use those apps to your advantage and make visits to your family dentist more exciting? Here are some ideas to get you started!

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Does just the mention of brushing and flossing their teeth cause your child to explode and resist? There has to be a better solution, and the good news is that there is! Your pediatric dentist offers ideas and tips to eliminate arguments over teeth brushing now, which will instill good habits for the future.

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As a new parent, you are bombarded with information about how to take care of your new little one. Sometimes it can feel overwhelming! Their dental health is no exception, and you probably have a lot of questions about how to care for the little teeth that will soon be arriving. The good news is that your pediatric dentist has answers, and some of them may even surprise you!

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As children learn how to navigate their world, there are some tasks that may seem daunting. Your child may be resourceful and decide that it’s a good idea to use their teeth to help them out for activities other than chewing. However, your pediatric dentist wants to remind you that teeth should only be used to chew food – and nothing else. Here’s why it’s dangerous to use your teeth as tools.

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Dental emergencies are stressful, even more so when your family is traveling! While you can never quite prepare yourself for an emergency situation, it is good to have an understanding of what your options are when you are on the road. Here are some tips from your pediatric dentist on how handle dental emergencies when you’re abroad.

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While it is the most wonderful time of the year with the holidays upon us, let’s not forget that it’s also flu season. If you are under the weather, your teeth may be the last thing on your mind. However, if you follow these simple flu season tips from your dentist, you can keep your mouth and teeth healthy during flu season and beyond!

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It’s that time of year again where your little ghosts and goblins take to the streets! Halloween brings with it fun activities, fancy costumes, and of course – candy. How can you protect your family from the damage caused by tooth decay and cavities? Here are some helpful tips to follow from your pediatric dentist so your family can have a safe and healthy Halloween.

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