Nurturing Oral Health In Infants and Toddlers
Baby teeth are only around for part of your child’s life, but they play a big role in how…
Protect school-age smiles from common dental problems
Back-to-school season brings a lot of change, with new classmates, new teachers, and new excitement. As a parent or…
A guide to dental insurance for infants and children
A guide to dental insurance for infants and children When a child is born, getting medical coverage is a priority.…
Temporary Baby Teeth have a long-lasting effect
Baby teeth aren’t meant to be permanent. They emerge from about the time a child is 6 months old…
Help Your Child Through the Teething Stage
Teething is an exciting sign your child is getting older, but it isn’t always easy for them. But a…
Put a lid on baby bottle tooth decay
Little teeth can get cavities, too! When there is significant decay in an infant or toddler’s teeth, it is often…
How to help children overcome an overbite or overjet
Most people’s upper front teeth slightly overlap their lower front teeth. In most cases, it’s so slight that it’s…
Cavities are a big problem for little ones’ teeth
It doesn’t take long for some children to develop cavities — even before all their other baby teeth come…
The timeline for teeth
Your teeth do more than help you flash a nice smile — they also work together to help you…
Caring for children’s teeth between ages 6 and 18
You can help your children make their permanent teeth permanent. Teach your kids to take great care of their…
How to keep children from grinding their teeth
Regular teeth grinding or clenching, also known as bruxism, can begin as soon as a child’s teeth appear. It…
Cavities & tooth decay
Tooth decay, also known by its technical term, dental caries, is a process by which bacteria in the mouth…
A guide to dental insurance for infants and children
A guide to dental insurance for infants and children When a child is born, getting medical coverage is a priority.…
Do your kids know what to do in a dental emergency?
If your child’s mouth is injured, the situation should be addressed immediately to reduce the risk of permanent damage. Since…
Temporary Baby Teeth Have a Long Lasting Effect
Baby teeth aren’t meant to be permanent. They emerge from about the time a child is 6 months old…
“Toothful Tales” Children’s Book Teaches Kids the Importance of Dental Health
Do you dread the day when you have to take your children to the dentist? Dr. Jeanette Courtad, DDS…
Relieving Teething Pain
Teething — the process of baby teeth coming through the gums — begins with most babies about six months…
A Childhood Disease That’s Nearly 100% Preventable
The most common chronic condition among children is 100% preventable. And yet, it’s not breaking news or stealing headlines.…
Pregnancy and Dental Care
Pregnant moms have a lot to keep up with. Between extra doctor visits and preparing for a new family…
Don’t Miss This Back-to-School Essential
While you may be busy getting ready to send your children back to school, life will likely get even…
What’s Staining Our Tooth Enamel?
Eggshells and teeth have entirely different functions. It’s difficult to see what teeth and eggshells have in common unless…
Dental Care Timeline for Infants & Children
Most pediatric dentists will agree that regular dental care should begin by 1 year of age, with regularly scheduled…
Dental Sealants Shield Kids from Tooth Decay
Decay in permanent teeth is falling among children, teens, and adults. Dental sealants — thin, plastic coatings that guard…
Baby Bottle Tooth Decay
What is baby bottle tooth decay? Baby bottle tooth decay, also known as early childhood caries, or baby bottle…
Mouthguards for Oral Safety
If you don’t play hockey or football, you may have never considered wearing a mouthguard. But mouthguards can help…
What’s in Your Drink?
Sugary Drinks are drinks containing added sugar such as soda, sports drinks, sweetened iced tea, sweetened coffee, fruit drinks,…
Make Flossing Fun for Kids
Flossing is an essential part of any oral care routine, even for kids. Baby teeth are vital to development.…
All Day Tooth Decay | Why Your Favorite Snacks Are Ruining Your Smile
Everything we eat affects our body and smile. Snacks are good for our taste buds, but several are not…
Milk + Root Surface Cells | Saving a Knocked-Out Tooth
More than 5 million teeth are “avulsed,” or knocked out, from both adults and children each year. If you…