A study done by Berkeley researchers indicates that the sugar in sports drinks contributes to tooth decay. Choosing which foods are healthy and which are not is very difficult given that it seems like dietary rules are tweaked or changed completely every couple of years. Further complicating matters is that certain foods are reasonably healthy …
Although highly significant, what goes on inside the body can be just as important as what goes on outside. Practicing good oral habits is a must to establishing oral health for your child both for the here and now and for the future. Although parents often realize the importance of brushing and flossing to their …
The oral care habits you develop when you are young have a significant bearing on how you care for your teeth well into adulthood. There is nothing more exciting than seeing the first tooth surface in your child’s smiling mouth, but with the first sign of teeth comes a greater responsibility for the parents to …
If you want your child to have good oral health habits, it is important that they know how to keep their toothbrush healthy. Although not everyone thinks about how they store their toothbrush, they should. If you want to make sure to keep your child’s oral health in top shape, it is important that your …
There are times when the permanent teeth are ready to surface, but the baby tooth hasn’t fallen out yet. One of the most exciting times in a child’s life is losing their baby teeth. Although they are called baby teeth, it is possible for the teeth to remain until a child is at least 12 …
To leave a fun and lasting impression, finding the best toothbrush to do the job and make them smile is important. The oral health habits that your child develops early on will likely set the tone for their oral health well into adulthood. Although it might not seem like a huge concern, the way that …