When it comes to pediatric dental care, most dentists are the same. They push the fluoride. They say that silver fillings are fine, because the teeth will fall out in a few years anyway. But a lot of parents have legitimate concerns about the safety...
You're doing everything you can to keep your kids safe and healthy. But there's a trend happening right under many parents' noses: vaping. A lot of teenagers think it's no big deal and it's just a safer version of cigarettes, right? Wrong. While your kid...
Unfortunately, gum disease can strike at any age. It’s not just something that adults have to worry about—kids and teens can get gum disease, too. It starts as gingivitis, which makes your gums so tender and inflamed that they bleed. And if you don’t get treatment...
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...
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...