Dental Benefits: Paying for Dental Care Good oral care habits are about more than just your teeth—a healthy mouth means a healthy body. That’s why it’s so important to see your ADA dentist regularly. Those visits can help prevent and monitor dental health issues that...

What Should Young Children Drink? Mostly Milk and Water, Scientists Say Infants and toddlers should not be given soda, chocolate milk or other sweetened drinks, according to strict new guidelines. Image The new recommendations are among the most comprehensive, and...

5 Questions to Ask at Your Child’s Back-to-School Dental Visit School will be back in session before you know it. Send your child off to class with a new bookbag, fresh pencils and a healthy smile. Some schools require a back-to-school dental exam. Still, it’s always...

The Truth About Sugary Drinks and Your Smile By Ida Gorshteyn, UCLA School of Dentistry student Sweetened beverages have become a treat that many Americans have every day. The truth is that these drinks are not healthy, especially for our dental health and smiles....

3 Tips for Healthy Summer Smiles Summer sun brings summer fun. While warm months are perfect for spending time together, summer vacation can also throw off your usual dental routine. Here are three ways to prevent summertime tooth decay: Stay on a routine Whether your...

Brushing and Beyond: Key Oral Health Tips for Anyone with a Smile Your oral care needs are as unique as you are. Work with your dentist to create a personalized home oral care routine to protect your oral health, and practice the simple steps below to keep your smile...

Why Little Teeth Matter The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) is bringing the importance of the age 1 dental visit to the forefront with an update to its 2014 “State of Little Teeth Report.” By Ambrosia Brody, Managing Editor On Mar 29, 2019  0 The...

Waiting to exhale: Managing sleep apnea for the pediatric dental patient October 1, 2017 By Susan Woodley, RDH, and Lee Somerville, RDH, MS Have you ever listened to a grandparent, parent, or spouse snoring so loudly you couldn’t sleep? No matter how hard you tried to...

February is National Children’s Dental Health Month   Because developing good habits at an early age and scheduling regular dental visits helps children get a good start on a lifetime of healthy teeth and gums, the American Dental Association sponsors National...

You have a family of smiles to look after and, of course, a budget. The good news is there are several ways to get your whole family the dental care they need for the healthiest smiles around. Obtaining a dental home at a pediatric office by the time your child is one...