by Pediatric Dentist | Oct 22, 2012 | Oral Health Care, Preventive Dental Care
Cooked starches such as potato chips, corn flakes, crackers, bread and pasta have decay-causing power equal to sugars. How sticky a food feels when you chew it does not relate to how long that food remains in the mouth. A caramel feels sticky, but it clears the mouth...
by Pediatric Dentist | Oct 1, 2012 | Oral Health Care, Preventive Dental Care
Don’t we all know it’s not an easy task when it comes to brushing your child’s teeth !! Parents often say that their child wants to brush on their own, they don’t allow them to assist or they don’t even want to brush at night time!! Brushing teeth does not have to be...
by Pediatric Dentist | Sep 27, 2012 | Oral Health Care, Preventive Dental Care
Is there something called smart snacking ? We all know how difficult it is to make healthy food choices 24/7? However, with a few compromises it sure is possible to make healthy food choices…. Here’s a list of good snacks from our dentists. Fresh fruits...
by Pediatric Dentist | Sep 26, 2012 | Oral Health Care, Preventive Dental Care
As your baby gets his or her first tooth he or she may have sore or tender gums. It’s normal for a child to be fussy during the teething stages. A child’s teeth help them with their chewing and speaking capability. Mainly these primary ( baby) teeth ...
by Pediatric Dentist | Sep 24, 2012 | Oral Health Care, Preventive Dental Care
Young children under the age of 5 are usually affected by this virus that causes the hand,foot, and mouth disease. It begins with a fever and sore throat along with small red blisters inside the mouth, palms and feet. Click on the link below to read helpful...
by Pediatric Dentist | Sep 24, 2012 | Oral Health Care, Preventive Dental Care
Antiobiotics is recommended as a preventive measure before a dental procedure for patients with certain heart conditions. For years heart murmur has been on the list, however things have changed in the recent past… Click on the link below to find out the new...
