Most children will develop 20 teeth as they grow up, losing these “deciduous” teeth along the way. As they grow and age, baby teeth eventually fall out and are replaced by adult teeth. Grownups generally have 32 teeth. But sometimes things happen unexpectedly that can cause us to lose teeth due to accidents, illness, medications, […]
4 Pediatric Dental Health Concerns Every Parent Should Know
From the moment that your baby is born, you want the very best for that child. Taking your children to their wellness exams, keeping up with vaccines and eating healthy foods are your main concerns. However, parents must also keep up with dental exams too. Get to know the top four, pediatric health concerns that […]
3 Tips For A Brighter Smile This Spring
Teeth are a sign of health and status, and nothing says this better than a bright, white smile. Whether you can afford braces or not, you can keep your teeth clean enough so that they shine. Luckily, it doesn’t take a lot of hard work, it merely takes regular, preventative care. Floss Arguably more important […]
Tips on Halloween Candy and Avoiding Tooth Decay
Tips on Halloween Candy and Avoiding Tooth Decay By Dr. Margaret Mitchell Kids love candy and Halloween is a great time to celebrate that love.However, what is a parent to do if they are worried about tooth decay from all this candy consumption? Candy usually contains sugar, which the bacteria that cause tooth decay dine […]
What Summer Drinks Are Doing to Your Teeth
Health and nutrition are such an important part of our lives, so when information comes across my desk that is informative and that I think will benefit our readership I share it. Here is an article from Dr. Michael Entin, DDS: The warm weather of summer leads to plenty of barbeques, outdoor brunches and rooftop […]
How Much Does Your Tooth Fairy Pay?
So, how much do you pay your children when they lose their teeth? I remember getting a quarter to fifty cents or a fifty cent piece. I don’t think I ever got a dollar. We gave our first couple of children money, but just didn’t stick with it and the rest of our children may […]
