Dental Health and Habits

Key Facts Every Parent Should Know Your child is the most important person in the world to you, and they deserve the best. That’s why we’ve compiled this list of everything you need to know about baby teeth so that you can be confident that your baby is on track with their development. Baby teeth […]

It can be very difficult to talk to your child about bad breath because you certainly don’t want to embarrass them, but there may be some easy solutions to make it go away. Bad breath is usually caused by bad oral hygiene or decay. If your child consistently has bad breath, don’t try mouthwash or

One of the healthiest things children can do for their teeth in addition to brushing and flossing twice a day is drinking plenty of water! You may be surprised by some of the benefits associated with drinking water. When we drink water, it flushes our system of waste, distributes nutrients, helps our skin and keeps

Blood is gushing everywhere, and your child is hysterical with a mouth that looks like it could have come straight out of a horror movie! When teeth get knocked out unwillingly, they can create quite the scary image. Taking steps in the following steps in this type of emergency can save your child’s smile. STAY

How to Protect Their Teeth and Gums You’ve fought what seemed like an endless battle to get your toddler to brush his or her teeth and then they take it to the next level because that toothbrush seems like a permanent fixture in their mouth. There’s no telling where they’ve put that toothbrush before it

If you are calling for help because you think your child may be teething, we asked our dentists their recommendations for easing teething pain: Relieve Teething Pain They typically suggest patients try these four ways of relieving discomfort. Chewing toys – plastic or rubber toys that at teething age, kids will inevitably put in their

When it comes to fighting tooth decay, fluoride is a good weapon to have in your arsenal. It’s a common ingredient in most toothpaste brands and found in many municipal drinking water sources. However, there is quite a bit of misinformation out there surrounding fluoride. As a parent, you may be concerned whether fluoride is

Winter weather not only brings cooler temperatures, but less humidity in the air. After living through a humid summer in Alabama, this cooler weather probably seems like nothing short of a blessing. However, too little humidity in the air can also cause problems – such as dry mouth. What is Dry Mouth? Dry mouth occurs

Raising healthy kids can be exhausting. Between the demands of work, school, extracurricular activities and weekend plans, dental care sometimes gets neglected. In a rush to get out the door in the morning, kids forget to brush their teeth. Or you’re so anxious for them to go to bed that you let them skip brushing at night.  Not only

Thumb sucking is a habit that can develop even while the baby is still in the womb. It’s a natural soothing mechanism for the child when they are feeling tired or anxious. Thumb sucking in children under four will not typically cause any long-term problems and most children grow out of the habit before then. However,