Many parents are aware of the fact that sticky, hard, sugary snacks are not friends of their children’s teeth. So, it’s no surprise that parents often don’t want their kiddos enjoying too many Jawbreakers, caramels, and taffies, for instance. These… Read More »Caffeine and Your Kid’s Teeth

Cavities are things that no parent wants their child to have. But sometimes, they seem to just appear in the blink of an eye. You might think that you’ve done everything correctly. As your child gets older, you might be… Read More »How to Prevent Childhood Cavities

Parents know that at some point, their infant is going to begin to consume solid foods. For many new mothers and fathers, they concern about when exactly to make that shift. Another common worry regarding this shift is which foods… Read More »Tooth-Healthy Foods for Babies Beginning Solid Diets

The younger our children are, the faster they grow, it seems. And that most definitely is true. It’s like we bring our children into the world, and before we know it, it’s time to start brushing their teeth. As we… Read More »What to Look for in Your Child’s First Toothbrush

There’s a first for everything, as you often hear people say. And there are certainly many firsts for a child. At some point, they say their first word. They eat their first piece of solid food. At some point in… Read More »Take Your Child to the Dentist at this Age

So, you’re a first-time parent. Your little one is growing and developing as they should. That’s great! Despite them being healthy, however, you still have some questions as things are still new to you. Perhaps your infant just got their… Read More »What Should I Use to Clean My Baby’s Teeth?

One of the most frustrating things as a parent is seeing our children struggle but not knowing how to help. Not everything is in our power, unfortunately. For instance, when your child has a toothache, you can’t exactly make it… Read More »What Should I Do if My Child Has a Toothache?

It’s an unfortunate reality that many parents out there refuse to believe that their child’s baby teeth are important. (Although, it has been proven time and time again that these temporary, baby teeth are vital. In fact, they can impact… Read More »Dental Emergencies: What Should You Do?

Every child has their set of bad habits. Maybe your kiddo is accustomed to picking their nose, sucking their thumb, or biting their nails when they’re bored. Other children might fidget when nervous or understimulated. Another bad habit among children… Read More »Is Chewing Ice Harmful for My Child’s Teeth?

Any dental professional would tell you the importance of ensuring your child gets enough fluoride. Unfortunately, not every parent agrees with the importance of this mineral. So, in response, some parents may feel weary about their child receiving fluoride treatment… Read More »Is My Child Getting Enough Fluoride?

Being a parent is never easy, but it’s what we sign up for. However, us parents often have to jump through hoops we never expected or wanted to jump through. For example, the several months our child deals with teething… Read More »Teething Troubles: How to Provide Relief

If there’s one thing all our kiddos have in common, it’s that they like to suck, lick, or bite anything they can get their hands on. This is common during infancy, toddlerhood, and even in early childhood. This is one… Read More »How Thumbsucking and Pacifiers Affect Teeth