There is no nutritional value to sugar.  It’s only claim to fame is that it provides the calories that we use to energize our bodies.  Some foods contain natural sugars such as the fructose that is found in fruits but “added sugar” is just that, it is added to the product by the manufacturer. The [...]

It seems like a rule of nature that if your child is going to hurt himself or get sick it will happen in the middle of the night or on the weekend when it’s not so easy to get professional attention.  A toothache fits into that scenario perfectly. There are things that you can do, [...]

Not all children receive early dental care.  In fact, many see a pediatric dentist for the first time only after it is recommended by their pediatrician. The reason could be a lack of pediatric dental care in the community or simply because parents have not been made aware of the importance of preventive dentistry. Once [...]

By the time your child is ready for first grade he should be almost, but not quite ready to brush and floss on his own. Even if he’s pretty much mastered the techniques there is still the risk of ingesting too much fluoride. So until he can remember to spit out the toothpaste and rinse [...]