More teenagers have tried Electronic Cigarettes than adults, with statistics showing as many as 10% of high school students having tried the latest trend in smoking compared with only 2.7% of adults.
5 Brushing Blunders A Lot of People Make
We all know how to brush our teeth, right? Unfortunately there are times when we may actually do more harm than good. Here are the five worst toothbrush blunders: …
Tips for Common Dental Emergencies
Like all emergencies, dental emergencies appear out of nowhere and demand immediate attention. Knowing what to do when an emergency arises is key to having a positive outcome and preventing…
3 Times Fruit Is Bad For Your Kid’s Teeth
With all of the junk food available to kids and adults, it’s hard to imagine that something as seemingly healthy as fruit could ever be bad for your teeth. And…
Bleeding Gums When Brushing? The Problem May Be Worse Than You Think
Periodontal (gum) disease, affects as many as half of all Americans. Gum disease can cause minor symptoms like inflamed or bleeding gums to an even more serious loss of soft…
Is Thumbsucking Bad For Little Mouths?
Not all children suck their thumbs or fingers and for those that do, it’s not always problematic. For some children, however, the thumb sucking habit can be a hard one…
7 Tips for Teething Babies
Teething can be an uncomfortable time for babies, with little gums experiencing tenderness and swelling as emerging teeth break through the surface. In light of a recent FDA warning against…
Get Your Kids to Brush, Five of the Best Ideas
One the biggest challenges parents face during the nightly routine of bedtime is getting their kids to brush. Constantly needing to remind and cajole your child to take care of…
Three Great Ideas for a Tooth-Happy July 4th
Holidays are often the stressful times for our health and especially our teeth. We tend to feel free to temporarily forget the careful health guidelines and routines we’ve set up…
Teenage Teeth? Seven Healthy Mouth Tips
As children become more independent, parents often have less direct influence over their child’s oral care. The transition to adolescence means that schedules become more crowded and teens are left…