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…
Four False "Facts" About Baby Teeth
There are a lot of myths and misconceptions about a child’s first teeth. Primary teeth, also called milk teeth or baby teeth, are the temporary teeth that end…
Greek Yogurt: Super-food For Your Family’s Teeth
Greek yogurt is a dental super food. Yogurt is more popular than ever as a healthy choice for those seeking to supplement their diet with a food that will help…
Vacation Tips From Your Dentist!
A vacation from work or school doesn’t mean a vacation from your dental health. In fact, the change in your family’s schedule and diet means that it is even more…
Can Gummy Vitamins Harm Teeth?
Gummy vitamins have become very popular in the last several years and even adults now have the option of getting essential vitamins and nutrients through a tasty gummy treat. But…
How Can I Protect My Child’s Tooth Enamel? Here Are 5 Sure-Fire Steps.
The first line of protection for your child’s teeth is the enamel, which is the white, visible part of the tooth. It’s also hardest substance in the human body, and…