by Christina Steiner | Aug 1, 2021 | dental care, health, kids, parent tips, smile
As the end of summer draws nearer, many families are squeezing in one or two more vacations. If you’re one of those families, it’s important to remember to keep up healthy dental habits, even when out of your normal routine. This is especially important for children,...
by Christina Steiner | Jul 14, 2021 | baby toddler, dental care, dentist, easing fears, kids, parent tips, protection, smile
Pediatric dentistry is the specialty of dentistry that focuses on the oral health of young people. Many families wonder whether they should take their child to their family dentist or look for a pediatric dentist. While a family dentist can certainly care for your...
by Christina Steiner | Jun 4, 2021 | baby toddler, dental care, dentist, health, parent tips, protection
Are you pregnant? Congratulations, and guess what? Now you’re brushing for two! Pregnancy changes many things in an expectant mother’s life, including the health of her teeth and gums. Morning sickness and hormonal changes during pregnancy can make you more prone to...
by Christina Steiner | May 10, 2021 | baby toddler, dental care, dentist, health, kids, parent tips, protection, smile
Have you been delaying your child’s dental visits due to COVID? If so, you’re not alone. A national poll suggests that a third of parents say the COVID-19 pandemic has made it difficult to get dental care for their children. Since the pandemic began, 40% of parents...
by Christina Steiner | Apr 2, 2021 | health, kids, parent tips, protection
Canker sores are small, shallow open wounds (or ulcers) in your mouth that can make eating and talking painful. Canker sores can happen at any time in a person’s life, but they usually begin showing up between the ages of 10 and 20 years old. They are fairly common...
by Christina Steiner | Mar 1, 2021 | baby toddler, dental care, dentist, health, kids, latest post, parent tips, protection, smile
Why do kids suck their thumbs? Thumb sucking is a natural reflex that begins in the womb, before birth. For babies and small children, it is a soothing behavior that can help them when they are anxious or want to go to sleep. In many children, thumb sucking may...
