Going to the dentist on a regular basis is essential to maintain healthy teeth and a beautiful smile. However, children that are unfamiliar with the dentist are often afraid to go. Having to lay in a chair with a stranger poking cold, metal instruments in their mouth can easily make for a scary experience. Be [...]

Children are not simply smaller versions of adults, they have specific needs particularly when it comes to their physical and dental well being. Diet is a major consideration. As adults we have learned that eating a balanced diet is important for general good health. We are also better able to control our urges and limit [...]

Recent studies have shown that the younger set, children between the ages of two and five years, are more at risk for childhood cavities than their older counterparts. Genetics may play a role as does the fact that baby teeth are quite porous, making it easier for cavity causing bacteria to move in. When parents [...]

Kids are naturally active and it can be scary to think of the injuries that might occur from some of their activities. Missing a catch or tripping over another player can mean a trip to the emergency room or at least a visit to the dentist’s office. The restoration of a chipped or cracked tooth [...]

There are so many reasons to wean your kids away from soda that it’s hard to know where to start. As far as his teeth are concerned however, it’s the sugar content and the acidity that are the main culprits. It’s important to take good care of our tooth enamel. It is there to protect [...]