There are good benefits to fruit juice, however just like soda they can still be harmful to your child teeth.  According to the head of a leading Dentistry University in Australia, juices, contain citric acid which can dissolve the hard structures of your teeth, especially the exposed roots and the enamel, which leaves the inner … Read more

 Many children like to be able to show their independence by doing tasks, such as brushing their teeth, on their own. Even if your child is still not correctly brushing you should let them brush their teeth either before or after you have correctly brushed their teeth.  This can be done in steps in a … Read more

Did you know that cheese can help you protect your child teeth from tooth decay?  By offering your child a piece of cheese after a meal or snack the cheese helps neutralizing the harmful acids from the mouth. In addition, cheese helps to make tooth enamel stronger and becoming a perfect barrier that will protect … Read more

Babies can start teething as soon as three months but normally for most babies teething beings around six to seven months.  The first teeth that will usually appear will be the lower incisors (front teeth).  As your child grows and develop more teeth, you can use a toothbrush that is designed for your child’s age. … Read more

Parents can normally have very busy day and so it easy to forgot things at time.  Kids can be just as busy doing their kid stuff and forgetting to brush often happens. By using a brushing chart it will help your kids to remember to brush and floss their teeth on a daily basis, plus … Read more

It is estimated that the average American drinks nearly 600 cans of soda person per year. Studies shown that soft drinks is a causing factor to adult’s and children’s tooth decay. The problem with soda in regards to dental health is that many sodas contain acids and sugars that could erode tooth enamel over time. … Read more

In Washington a two and a half year old had to under go dental surgery, after dental x-rays showed that 11 of his 20 baby teeth had cavities. The pediatric dentist extracted two incisors, performed a root canal on a molar, and gave the rest fillings and crowns.   The child parents did not even … Read more

 It is never good to do anything in excess, when it comes to whitening your teeth dentist warns that over bleaching your teeth could harm your health.  Dental health professionals have coined the term Bleachorexia to describe a person with an addictive obsession with bleaching their teeth to the point that it’s affecting their dental … Read more

If your child is fussy about brushing their teeth is can be that they do not care for the taste of the toothpaste in use. There are many kid friendly toothpaste that may make your child want to brush or brush longer.  Colgate has Colgate Kids in strawberry as well as watermelon flavors.  Crest toothpaste … Read more

A dental abscess begins as a tooth infection or cavity and can turn into an infection of the mouth, face, jaw, or throat if left untreated.   Bacteria form tooth decay can extend into the gums, cheek and throat, beneath the tongue, or even into the jaw or facial bones.  Periodontal abscesses are the result … Read more

Whitening your teeth at home with Over The Counter Teeth-Whitening Kits.   There are many over the counter teeth whitening products that are available.   Teeth whitening strips are what some dentist will advise if you are going to whiten your teeth at home, since you are less likely to swallow bleach or damage your … Read more

Dental sealants are a kind of protective coating, which is made up of tinted or transparent plastic. It then painted onto the chewing areas of the back teeth, where the possibility of cavity formation is more in comparison to other regions of the teeth.  The major use of sealants is on children’s teeth in order … Read more

Hot Tea May Increase the Risk of Throat Cancer.    According to studies done in Britain drinking extremely hot tea every day may increase your chance of getting throat cancer.    Another study done in Iran, which reportedly has the largest number of oesophageal cancer patients, shows the results of research done on a big … Read more

Laser teeth whitening is normally done in three 20-minute bleaching treatments.  With laser teeth whitening treatments you are able to walk out of the dental office with your teeth a lot brighter.  With laser bleaching, a barrier is put around the gums and a strong bleach is put on your teeth.  A laser light is … Read more

TMJ or temporomandibular joint disorders often poorly understood even by many of it sufferers.  However failure to fully understand what TMJ is can also prevent people from receiving proper diagnosis and care.     TMJ, is a disorders that can affect the proper alignment of your jaw. Even though millions of Americans currently suffer from … Read more