Grab Their Attention

Teaching by example is often the best way to get through to children. Good oral health habits, for instance, are often passed down from parents and older siblings to the younger family members. When young children see someone that they admire brushing their teeth and...

Healthy Alternatives

The incidence of childhood tooth decay and obesity in the US is extremely high and we can place the blame in part, on the fact that so many of the pre-packaged snack food and drinks that our kids consume are chock full of the sugar and fats that contribute to these...

Injuries May Occur

Every phase of childhood comes with its own specific challenges and risks. Studies have shown, however, that playground or sports field injuries, and falls are the most common causes of mouth injuries in particular. Risks of falling increase if the child has something...

Factors Can Change Over Time

We know that children are more prone to cavities than adults so doesn’t it stand to reason that as they get older the risk decreases? If that’s the case then why are so many teenagers still at above-average risk? The answer may have a lot to do with lifestyle. A...

Is Your Child At Higher Risk?

Research studies have shown an increase in the number of cavities in preschool-age children over the last ten years. One theory concludes that our kids are being exposed to more sugar than ever and at an earlier age. Another speculates that the introduction to the...