15 Healthy On-the-Go Snacks for Healthy Smiles When you are on the go and running your family between school, extracurricular activities,...

As the end of summer draws nearer, many families are squeezing in one or two more vacations. If you’re one of those families, it’s...

Pediatric dentistry is the specialty of dentistry that focuses on the oral health of young people. Many families wonder whether they...

Are you pregnant? Congratulations, and guess what? Now you’re brushing for two! Pregnancy changes many things in an expectant mother’s...

Have you been delaying your child’s dental visits due to COVID? If so, you’re not alone. A national poll suggests that a third of parents...

What are canker sores? Canker sores are small, shallow open wounds (or ulcers) in your mouth that can make eating and talking painful....

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...

Each February, the American Dental Association (ADA) sponsors National Children’s Dental Health Month (NCDHM) to raise awareness about...

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...

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....

We know that most of our normal routines have been upended recently by the pandemic. Work, school, play, vacations and family visits all...

Halloween will most certainly look different this year, but Halloween treats are sure to be a part of the festivities. It’s natural to be...

Teenagers and adolescents, defined broadly as youths between the ages of 10 to 18, have distinctive needs when it comes to their dental...

As the end of summer draws nearer, many families are squeezing in one or two more vacations. If you’re one of those families, it’s...

Does your child get anxious about going to the dentist? Rest assured, it is perfectly normal – in fact, almost 20% of school age children...

Why Your Child’s Dental Health is More Important Than You Realize Did you know that problems with your child’s mouth, teeth and gums can...

The thought of going to the dentist right now, in the middle of a pandemic, can be anxiety-inducing. While routine visits need to wait...

Here we are, more than a month into quarantine, and you may be wondering if you’ll ever get to see your pediatric dentist again! We here...

What are Sealants? Sealants are thin, plastic coatings painted on the chewing surfaces of the back teeth, where most cavities in children...

What is fluoride? Fluoride is a compound that contains fluorine, a natural element that can help prevent tooth decay by inhibiting the...