children’s dental health Tag

Although trace amounts are considered benign, fluoride is a neurotoxin that may harm brain development in babies and children.

19 Aug Is Fluoride a Neurotoxin?

Posted at 12:43h in Fluoride, holistic options, Kids by Prescott Dentistry

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...

Many of the foods kids love will also cause cavities and gingivitis—check out this list of the best and worst foods for kids' teeth.

12 Jul What Are the Best and Worst Foods for Kids’ Teeth?

Posted at 06:42h in Diet, Kids by Prescott Dentistry

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...