Protect The Primary Teeth

A successful end result often comes from a solid foundation. This is definitely true when it comes to tooth decay and cavity prevention. If parents can instill in their children the importance of taking good care of their teeth starting at an early age the chances of...

Lazy Days Of Summer

School’s out for the summer and with it some restrictions may be lifted. The kids aren’t on such a tight timeline and can stay up later and sleep in longer. The longer daylight hours allow more time for outdoor activities and spending time with friends and neighbors....

A Significant Endorsement

Most kids will find some sport that they truly enjoy and may even excel at during the middle and high school years. This is often encouraged as an extracurricular activity. Organized sports can help promote a sense of camaraderie among teammates and an understanding...

No Nutritious Need For “Added Sugar”

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...

A Toothache Isn’t Always Convenient

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...