Category Archives: Children’s Oral Health

Xylitol Helps fight Cavities!

Xylitol Helps fight Cavities!     Xylitol is a naturally occurring carbohydrate that looks and tastes just like ordinary table sugar.  It is mostly extracted from renewable resources that are sustainable and environmentally friendly such as corn cobs. Xylitol acts as a natural sweetener that can be extracted from any woodsy fibrous plant material. It […]

The cost of not brushing your teeth before bed

The cost of not brushing your teeth before bed   Just how gross is it really to forget to brush your teeth before bed every once in a while? The answer: Bad news: It’s pretty gross. You probably already know that the American Dental Association (ADA) recommends brushing those pearly whites twice a day. You […]

First Visit To The Dentist!

First Visit To The Dentist! Having your first baby is an exciting time.  Every experience is brand new, so once your baby starts to grow there are many things one needs to know, especially concerning a baby’s tooth. Girls usually develop faster than boys but the first tooth usually appear around six months old, then […]

It’s My Tooth

It’s My Tooth Whether it happens naturally or by accident, losing a tooth can be a bit scary or surprising.  Here are some causes and remedies to get over life challenges. Adventures Adventures in childhood could cause some serious havoc on teeth.  Whether as toddlers, learning to crawl, walk or run, there is the potential […]

Need Braces? DentalSave To The Rescue!

Need Braces?  DentalSave To The Rescue! Today’s society is all based upon making that first impression. When you make a great first impression then people are going to notice and be more interested. Your smile is one of the big factors in making a great one so we are obsessed with making sure we have […]

Back to school? Make sure to impress with pearly white teeth!

Back to school?  Make sure to impress with pearly white teeth! Stained teeth can hurt a great smile. But, you can try and prevent that from happening by monitoring what you eat and drink. Some foods and drinks stain teeth; others can help keep your smile bright. Here are some tips on how to keep […]

Reminders For Parents When School’s in Session

Reminders For Parents When School’s in Session School’s almost back in session and parents are running around frantically trying to make sure their kids have all their things ready for the first day of school.  With so many things to do, one thing parents usually end up pushing in the back of their mind is […]

An Apple a Day May Keep the Dentist Away

An Apple a Day May Keep the Dentist Away Dietary habits of schoolchildren encourage an increase in sugar intake leading to a greater risk of cavities, reports the Academy of General Dentistry. Over a 15-month period, researchers tracked the dietary habits and monitored the teeth of preschool children before and after the start of school. […]

Teething: A Child’s Rite of Passage

Teething: A Child’s Rite of Passage According to the American Dental Association (ADA), the average age children start developing their primary teeth is between 4-7 months with a full set completed by the age of 3. However there are cases where a child doesn’t start to develop until they’re one year old so don’t panic […]

How to Maintain Your Toothbrush

How to Maintain Your Toothbrush Brushing your teeth twice a day along with proper flossing prevents a myriad of health problems.  Always remember that you need to keep your toothbrush clean as much as possible to prevent developing oral problems.  The American Dental Association (ADA) has several recommendations on how to achieve that. You should […]