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What's in your bottle? The truth about sports drinks and your teeth.
posted: Jun. 18, 2018.
Sports drinks, such as Gatorade and Powerade are made for replenishing lost electrolytes, glucose and sodium after strenuous activity. They are refreshing, taste good and seem like a good choice Read moreCategory: Oral Health,  Food and Diet,  Sports and Activities -
Children with Chronic Health Conditions may Need Extra Dental Care
posted: Jun. 12, 2018.
Proactive dental care is an essential part of childhood growth. But that care can be much harder for children with chronic health issues than for healthier children. “Chronic condition” is an Read moreCategory: Oral Health,  Teeth Cleaning -
Don't Be So Sensitive
posted: Jun. 07, 2018.
Summer is upon us. That means ice cream, popsicles and cold drinks. For some, even the thought of ice cream touching their teeth is enough to send them over the Read moreCategory: Oral Health,  Food and Diet -
Common Types of Tooth Injuries and How to Treat Them
posted: Jun. 02, 2018.
Although naturally resilient, your teeth still face some significant dangers. Tooth decay and gum disease, “enemies” within the mouth, can severely damage your teeth and eventually lead to their loss. But Read moreCategory: Oral Health,  Dental Emergencies -
Using Your Teeth As Tools
posted: May 30, 2018.
We’ve all done it. You know you have. You put that new shirt on and see a tag. Instead of going to get the scissors, you just bite the plastic Read moreCategory: Oral Health,  Dental Emergencies -
Actress Emma Stone Reveals How Thumb Sucking Affected Her Teeth
posted: May 23, 2018.
It's no secret that many of Hollywood's brightest stars didn't start out with perfectly aligned, pearly-white teeth. And these days, plenty of celebs are willing to share their stories, showing Read moreCategory: Oral Health,  Speech Development,  Kid's Teeth -
Soda. Is It Really That Bad for Your Teeth?
posted: May 22, 2018.
Soda. Is it really that bad for your teeth? The short answer is yes. Sugar in soda, combines with the bacteria in your mouth to form acid, which eats away at Read moreCategory: Oral Health,  Food and Diet -
Can Swimming Harm Your Teeth?
posted: May 15, 2018.
What You Need to Know About Chlorine It’s summertime and we are all excited for school to be out and pools to be open! As temperatures climb and summer activities begin, Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Keep Your Baby's Fluoride Intake within Moderate Limits
posted: May 13, 2018.
Like many other families, you may use formula instead of breast milk as a safe and healthy alternative to feed your infant. But, if you use a powdered form that Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Don't Drink in Bed!
posted: May 07, 2018.
Don’t Drink in the Bed! - All About Baby Bottle Tooth Decay Baby bottle tooth decay occurs when bacteria on the teeth, created from sugars in foods and beverages in the Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
4 Things You Should be Doing Now for Your Baby's Long-Term Dental Health
posted: May 03, 2018.
Your baby will grow into an adult so rapidly it will seem like they're changing right before your eyes. And some of the biggest changes will happen with their teeth, Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Why Does My Kid Have Bad Breath?
posted: Apr. 30, 2018.
Why Does My Kid Have Bad Breath? Does your child seem to have a case of morning breath - all day? While not pleasant, most cases of bad breath in children Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Ease Your Child's Discomfort During Teething
posted: Apr. 23, 2018.
Your sweet, happy baby has suddenly become a gnawing, drooling bundle of irritation. Don't worry, though, no one has switched babies on you. Your child is teething. For most children, their Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Tough Love Brushing
posted: Apr. 23, 2018.
Parents- would you ever intentionally hurt your child? Do you willingly cause them pain? Would you ever try to give them a preventable disease? Of course not! We all love our children Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Why Are My Kid's Teeth Yellow?
posted: Apr. 16, 2018.
My daughter is six years old and has lost all of her front baby teeth. Now that most of her adult teeth are growing in, we are really stressing the Read more -
Dr. Travis Stork: Don't Ignore Bleeding Gums
posted: Apr. 13, 2018.
Are bleeding gums something you should be concerned about? Dear Doctor magazine recently posed that question to Dr. Travis Stork, an emergency room physician and host of the syndicated TV Read moreCategory: Oral Health