When will my baby get teeth? Every child is different and there is a very wide range of “normal” when it comes to teeth eruptions. Below is a general guideline for what to expect. Please […]
So how does summer snacking affect our teeth? The kids are out of school and routines are all a little off, leaving a little more time for extra snacking. For various reasons, we have also […]
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 […]
Imagine a beautiful, sunny day. The kids are enjoying the weather and playing on bikes and skateboards outside. Everything is perfect until a tooth comes flying out of someone’s mouth. What can you do to […]
February is National Children’s Dental Health Month and the cavity-preventing celebrations are already underway! Dentists, Dental Hygienists and Dental Assistants across the country are going into schools and daycares this month to educate children about […]
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 […]
This fall, I started thinking more about the link between childhood tooth decay and nutrition when I kept finding candy wrappers in my dryer after washing my four children’s clothes. Because I am aware of […]
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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