May kicks off “Ashley Birthday Season” in our household, with all six of our family’s birthdays occurring during a four-month period. This month always makes me think of babies and how many hopes and dreams […]
We live in the age of the Super-Mom. This mythical being has the power to raise kids, work full time, cook gourmet meals, keep the house spic-and-span and look fabulous 24/7. Even though we all […]
I remember when my eldest son, Asa, grew his first little baby tooth back up in Barrow, Alaska. He used to eat all traditional Native Inupiaq foods at potlucks we’d attend and he was better […]
It’s a New Year and a great time to make a change for the better. Many of us are sorting through a list of New Year’s Resolutions and trying to decide how we can make […]
Parents often wonder when to bring their child to see a dentist for the first time. The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends the first dental visit occur no more than six months after the […]
My kids love to get out and enjoy their summer vacations, have adventures, and make the most of every long day. There’s so much more daylight for running, biking, playing, and having fun during the […]
On a recent family vacation, I learned about an alternative to store-bought toothbrushes. Our South African guide described his family’s “toothbrush tree,” which was a local evergreen shrub with fibrous twigs he had bound together […]
All sugar-containing snacks are not equal. We see a lot more damage from our top three tooth “trouble-makers” including gummies, juice and candy. With more knowledge, parents and grandparents can make better, more informed choices […]
January is a great time to make a change for the better! And when it comes to preventing decay in your child’s teeth, the sooner you start implementing an oral health program, the better! When […]
Over the past 20+ years, I have been asked many times what exactly I do as a pediatric dentist. I explain that it’s the full range of dental care, from education for first-time parents before […]
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