Fruit is a key ingredient to just about guide to eating healthy, and what’s not to like about fruit? From the sweet taste and juice to the high content of vitamin C, fresh fruit can be very beneficial to our overall health. As with most things in life, however, there is a catch – even…
The scientific name for anxiety about visits to the dentist office is dentophobia, and the American Dental Society acknowledges that it keeps about 10% of the U.S. population from seeking dental care. However, it doesn’t have to be this way. Because dental health can mirror your child’s overall health, it’s vital that you do what…
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention confirm that about 29 million people in the U.S. have diabetes. If your child is diabetic, you should know their oral hygiene is especially important. That’s because diabetes often leads to periodontal disease and other problems associated with dental health.
Opening things with our teeth is a bad habit many of us pick up as a child. Whether it’s using our teeth to open a bag of chips, a bottle or a walnut, we’re risking fracturing or cracking a tooth in the process. In this issue, we’ll talk more about how to teach your children…