Seal out Tooth Decay with Sealants
What are dental sealants? A sealant is a clear or shaded plastic material that is applied to the chewing surfaces (grooves) of the back teeth also called molars. Sealants are important and recommended to avoid…
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Tuesday Tip – Diet is One of the Main Risk Factors for Cavities
Important Tuesday Tip: Diet is one of the main risk factors for cavities, so we recommend the following nutritional advice: Help your child develop good eating habits. Limit snacking between meals and have a 5-10…
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How Mom’s Kiss May Cause Her Baby’s Cavities
Moms may want to be warned that kissing their baby on the lips may increase their baby’s chances of developing cavities. Moms who share food, drinks, cups and utensils with her baby, may also increase…
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Back to School Lunch and Snack Ideas for Healthy Teeth
August is “Kids Eat Right Month,” sponsored by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. This is an important topic since back-to-school lunches will be packed and easy after school snacks will be purchased. While it’s…
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Clearing Up Dental Decay from Liquids
Parents are often surprised when their babies are diagnosed with dental decay. They are surprised because their babies haven’t eaten candy or other sugary treats yet. So why do their infants or young children already…
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Brushing and Flossing are Good Habits to Help Prevent Dental Decay
In the first blog post of this series, we discussed dental decay , Dental decay is a result of an infection that feeds on sugars found in foods and drinks creating harmful acids. These acids…
