Kids don't always have the best brushing habits, and the back teeth in particular can be difficult to clean. In fact, because the molars have such deep crevices, they're the most likely place for kids to get cavities. Dental sealants create a smooth surface that's easier...
When you think about foods that are bad for kids' teeth, you probably think of things like Halloween candy or fast food. However, there are other culprits that are not so obvious. Many of the foods kids like best will cause cavities—and we're not just talking...
Halloween can be a dangerous time for teeth. As we all know, sugar causes cavities, but that doesn't mean you have to deny your kids the pleasure of trick-or-treat. Follow these tips to keep your kids smiling and cavity-free. Five Tips for a Cavity-Free Halloween 1: Avoid...
Back-to-school is always a busy time, with shopping for new clothes, shoes, and school supplies, plus meetings with teachers and visits to the doctor for vaccinations. But if you forgot to schedule your kids' back-to-school dental checkups, it's not too late! Dental exams and cleanings are...
Hearing your baby or small child grind their teeth can be quite unnerving. In most cases it's a temporary behavior, and they'll grow out of it soon. However, if your kid is habitually grinding their teeth, and their permanent teeth have already started coming in,...
Yes—in large doses, fluoride is a neurotoxin. Although trace amounts are generally considered benign, many people have concerns about the safety of fluoride in toothpaste and drinking water. There are numerous studies on the benefits of fluoride for dental health, but very few have studied its...
Should cavities in baby teeth be filled? It is a question we hear a lot at Prescott Dental and it is a legitimate question. After all, baby teeth do fall out and are replaced by permanent teeth. Many people believe that for this reason, cavities...
You don’t need us to tell you that sugar is bad for your teeth. And we’re not going to tell you NOT to eat any Halloween candy this year. We’re just going to tell you to be careful—unfortunately, some types of Halloween candy can bring...
February is National Children’s Dental Health Month! And this year, the theme for the month is “Defeat Monster Mouth.” The American Dental Association (ADA) sponsors the month-long observance and offers free downloadable activities and worksheets for kids that you can find here. At Prescott Dentistry,...
You may think that it’s okay to let your young kids’ oral hygiene slide now and then because they will eventually lose their baby teeth—this is actually a serious misconception. Developing cavities in baby teeth can have long-term effects on your child’s oral health and...