Did you know that three in five children have had cavities?  Did you know that every year 51 million hours of school are missed due to oral disease? February is …

Happy New Year!  It’s now 2017 and we suggest you add something often overlooked and yet very important to your new year’s resolution list: improving your children’s oral health.  There are some small changes …

This past summer, the American Heart Association changed the recommended sugar intake for children. The new recommendations are that children should have less than 25 grams (6 teaspoons) of added …

Infant sucking is natural and a large percentage of infants use a pacifier at one time or another.  However, prolonged pacifier use may cause crooked teeth, problems with the child’s …

Recently, a number of articles have come out questioning the benefits of flossing since it was removed from the most recent U.S. Dietary Guidelines.  Many of you have asked us …

When we think about chocolate, the first thing that probably comes to mind after the deliciousness, is the sugar content. It is true that chocolate does contain a good amount …

Although we are in the world of children’s teeth, lots of pregnant moms accompany their children in and out of our office.  We often get questions concerning pregnancy and the …

We love PreviDent® toothpaste for our patients who are at a high risk for cavities. Have you ever heard of it? It’s awesome! It’s a prescription-strength toothpaste made by Colgate. …

It seems like every pediatrician or dentist has a different answer to the question: what age should my child’s first dental visit be? Some practitioners recommend seeing children for a …

Back to school is just around the corner. Some parents wonder where the summer went, while others secretly can’t wait to get their kids back on a schedule!  After two …