Take a moment to brush your molars with the tip of your tongue. Feel all those little nooks and crannies? Food and bacteria love to burrow in them as if settling down for a long winter’s nap. They’re not sleeping, though. They’re working hard to destroy tooth enamel. Little teeth are especially vulnerable. But just …
Guess the riddle: What starts with a wiggle and ends with a gap-toothed giggle? A loose tooth! It’s just another rite of passage in your child’s smile journey. But what if that pesky loose tooth turns your child’s smile upside down? You may be tempted to pull it out. Here’s what you need to know …
There’s a monster living your child’s mouth. Its name is Streptococcus, and it’s ready to wreak havoc on your child’s teeth this Halloween. Streptococcus is a bacteria that craves and feeds on sugar on your teeth. As the bacteria eats, the sugar is broken down into acids. It’s these acids that eat away at tooth …
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Meet your child’s oral superheroes What do toothpaste and fluoride have in common? They’re your child’s oral superheroes, battling the bad bacteria that damage teeth and gums. Help your child win the war against cavities and gum disease by following these tips: Toothpaste tips Start cleaning your baby’s gums at birth using water and a …
Loosing baby teeth is a big deal for little kids. Celebrate by starting your family’s own tooth fairy tradition. Here are 10 ideas to get you started: 1. Sprinkle “fairy dust.” Spread glitter on the windowsill to show your little one where the tooth fairy flew into his room. …
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Great oral hygiene for a lifetime Your child’s first visit to the dentist is like a rite of passage. It’s the start of a lifetime of great oral hygiene. The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) recommends your child see a dentist when his first tooth appears or no later than his first birthday. Get …
It’s that time of year again, when moms and dads are packing their kids’ lunches for school. Did you know what your child eats affects their teeth and gums? For example, hard candies and lollipops expose teeth to excess sugar and can chip or break teeth. Sticky foods like gummy candy and dried fruit …
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BRUXISM: SOMETHING GRINDING IN THE NIGHT Does your little guy grind his teeth while sleeping? It’s not unusual. Experts say teeth grinding or bruxism is common, particularly in toddlers and preschoolers. Most kick the habit by age 6 or 7 when their permanent molars erupt. Others continue to grind through their teen years. So why …
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TWO DENTAL TREATMENTS EVERY CHILD NEEDS Your child brushes twice daily and visits his pediatric dentist twice a year. What else can you do to ensure a happy, healthy smile? Ask your kids’ dentist about fluoride treatments and sealants—two powerful cavity-fighting procedures. Here’s how they work. Fight decay with fluoride. Fluoride is a natural cavity …
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