5 steps for brushing teeth with your child
Step 1 Smear a pea-sized amount of low-flouride toothpaste onto a soft children’s toothbrush. Step 2 To properly brush children’s teeth, the parent or child should angle a …
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Nutrition For Kids: Healthy Foods That Improve Dental Health
Experts agree that children need food from all the major food groups to grow properly and stay healthy. Too many carbohydrates, sugars (for example, from a cake, cookies, …
Is it appropriate for parents to kiss their children on the lips?
Most dental diseases experienced by children are caused by bacteria spread through kissing kids in the mouth. The dentists have advised that parents refrain from kissing their children on …
How sugar affects oral health?
Sweet treats. It’s tempting for parents to reward good behavior with them. And for grandparents to use sweets to see little faces light up.Is sugar really that …
My child’s baby teeth seem discolored. Should I be worried?
Many of us know the common causes of discolored teeth in adults, but children can also end up with yellow teeth. There are many potential causes of yellow …
Why Your Child May Need a Space Maintainer
If a primary tooth is lost too early, the new tooth can potentially come through the gums in the empty space rather than where they should be. Later …
Caring for Your Baby’s Teeth
Baby teeth may be small, but they’re important. They act as placeholders for adult teeth. Without a healthy set of baby teeth, your child will have trouble chewing and …
My child has bad breath: What do I do?
Having your kids brush their teeth before bed every night helps them learn good oral hygiene habits. Although brushing your teeth twice per day is good for developing …