by Christina Steiner | Apr 2, 2021 | health, kids, parent tips, protection, smile
What are canker sores? Canker sores are small, shallow open wounds (or ulcers) in your mouth that can make eating and talking painful. Canker sores can happen at any time in a person’s life, but they usually begin showing up between the ages of 10 and 20 years old....
by Christina Steiner | Apr 2, 2021 | health, kids, parent tips, protection, smile
What are canker sores? Canker sores are small, shallow open wounds (or ulcers) in your mouth that can make eating and talking painful. Canker sores can happen at any time in a person’s life, but they usually begin showing up between the ages of 10 and 20 years old....
by Christina Steiner | Mar 1, 2021 | baby toddler, dental care, dentist, kids, parent tips, protection, smile
Why do kids suck their thumbs? Thumb sucking is a natural reflex that begins in the womb, before birth. For babies and small children, it is a soothing behavior that can help them when they are anxious or want to go to sleep. In many children, thumb sucking may...
by Christina Steiner | Feb 1, 2021 | dental care, dentist, fluoride, health, kids, parent tips, protection, smile
Each February, the American Dental Association (ADA) sponsors National Children’s Dental Health Month (NCDHM) to raise awareness about the importance of oral health. NCDHM began as a one-day event in Cleveland, Ohio, on February 3, 1941, and has since become a...
by Christina Steiner | Jan 7, 2021 | dental care, health, kids, parent tips, protection, smile
We know you want to give your family nutritious meals and snacks, but knowing which foods are healthy isn’t always easy. While sugar is found naturally in many nutritious foods, such as milk, fruits and vegetables, many of the foods we think are healthy contain added...
by Christina Steiner | Dec 3, 2020 | baby toddler, dental care, dentist, fluoride, health, kids, parent tips, protection, smile
How do genes affect oral health? If you’ve been wondering if your genes play a role in your child’s oral health, the short answer is yes. Issues such as gum disease, tooth decay, tooth color, cleft lips or palates, oral cancer and misaligned teeth can be hereditary....
