A fresh, new school year has started up once again (or maybe it’s coming up very soon where you live). Many parents are scrambling to get their children back into the groove of going back to hybrid or 100% in-person classes. This means helping your… Read More »Back to School Checklist: A Healthy Smile
One of our main goals as a parent is to make sure our children face as few health complications as possible. We want our kids to always be healthy, but it’s easier said than done. Over the years, they’ll catch colds. They might deal with… Read More »Why Does My Kid Keep Getting Cavities?
Every parent knows that at some point, they’re going to have to teach their child how to brush their own teeth. We all know the benefits. Research even shows that healthy teeth can lead to better school performance. Who would have thought? But with our… Read More »Books About Brushing for Kids
So many of us overlook the fact that growing up is hard. Within a short period of time, children are forced to learn about the world around them and the people in it. They begin consuming solid foods, using the potty, walking, speaking, and learning… Read More »Tooth Fairy Traditions
The teeth are quite interesting. When we are born, we don’t have any visible teeth on the surface of our gums (nor do we need them at this point in time). However, as we get a little older, our first tooth emerges, which will soon… Read More »Why Do Wisdom Teeth Need to Be Removed?
Just like our hair, skin, and nails, our teeth, too, require certain vitamins and minerals to be their best and their healthiest. One of the minerals that our teeth need is calcium. And you bet that children’s teeth have a definite need for this mineral… Read More »How Much Calcium Does My Child Need?
Many know that there is differing information surrounding fluoride. Some believe in its importance. On the other hand, a decent chunk of people firmly believes that fluoride is harmful to the teeth. Yet, for decades, dentists have been vouching for the use of fluoride alongside… Read More »Is Fluoride Bad for Toddlers?
Every woman knows that becoming a mother is one of the biggest challenges they will ever face. There are so many adjustments involved. It’s enough to make any expecting or new mother’s head spin. From dealing with out-of-whack hormones and new aches & pains to… Read More »Pregnancy, Breastfeeding, and Mother’s Dental Health
There are many things we want for our children. For instance, we want them to be kind and be able to form healthy relationships with others. Parents also want their children to stay out of trouble as much as possible. We want them to have… Read More »Connection Between Oral Health and School Performance
Did you know that approximately 20% of all children have a fear of going to the dentist? Even with some of the best dental health care in the world, children in the United States still remain anxious, and for various reasons, too. The reasons might… Read More »Help! My Child is Afraid to Visit the Dentist!