30 04, 2013

Tooth Brushing Troubleshooting

By |2013-04-30T15:26:36+00:00April 30th, 2013|Education, Health, Oral Care, Oral Health, Toothbrush Tips|Comments Off on Tooth Brushing Troubleshooting

It can be incredibly frustrating for a parent to be told by the dentist to brush their kids’ teeth for two minutes twice a day and then face the reality of a non-cooperative child at home. We understand – really, truly we do! We want to help you establish a healthy routine for your children, so let’s brainstorm some troubleshooting tactics for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers! Babies really like to stick things in their mouth, [...]

31 03, 2013

Brushing Basics for Babies and Kids

By |2013-03-31T15:33:53+00:00March 31st, 2013|Cavieties, Education, Health, Oral Care, Oral Health, Toothbrush Tips|Comments Off on Brushing Basics for Babies and Kids

WHEN TO START: It is important to start the brushing routine as soon as your baby’s first tooth appears. It doesn't hurt to start the routine before you see the first tooth since bacteria are already moving into your baby’s mouth. HOW TO START: If you’re baby still has a toothless grin, just wrap a soft washcloth around your finger and wipe gently along the gums after each feeding or twice a day. Once that first tooth [...]