For children, Halloween is all about getting spooky costumes, and bagging as much candy as they can get. But how are those sweets affecting your child’s teeth? Today we’ll look at some of spookiest Halloween candy for teeth, and…
Candy Alternatives for Halloween
Halloween is a fantastic time of year for families across the world to get together and indulge on candy. Unfortunately, candy is mostly made up of sugar, and pretty terrible…
These Crazy Ingredients Used to be in Toothpaste
Oral health care has a long and weird history that stretches back to ancient cultures and includes numerous ingredients and tools that have helped carve the path for modern dentistry….
Don’t forget these Superfoods for the Perfect Mouth Healthy Lunch
Promoting a healthy diet is one of the best things you can do for your child’s overall health, but certain foods can actually promote healthy teeth and gums too! As your child attends school…
If You Have Braces, Avoid These Foods
Having braces can be equal parts exciting and nerve-wracking. While you’re surely looking forward to a healthy smile, it can be difficult to adjust to caring for your braces. In…
The Ugly Truth About Candy
Candy tastes great, but it isn’t a nutritionally sound snack that adequately fuels your child’s growing body. Additionally, candy can severely harm your child’s teeth and lead to cavities and…
How Did We end up with Gold Teeth? The Weird History of Dental Crowns
Dental crowns – or sometimes called dental caps – are prosthetic devices places over broken teeth to strengthen and improve their appearance. Crowns are used to prevent weakened teeth from fracturing, as teeth replacements, or to…
Cool Down with these Mouth-Healthy Summer Treats
As the summer unfolds, your family will surely encounter long and hot days that seem to last forever. One way to fight the heat, and refresh your family is with…