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10 Ways To Prevent Tooth Decay

Here are 10 ways you can help your child develop and prevent tooth decay for your child. 1. Clean Baby Gums Before your child’s teeth come in, wipe their mouth with a clean gauze pad or wet cloth at least twice a day. Once your child’s teeth start to come in, clean them by using a wet cloth, finger...

Toothbrush Painting: Dental Activity for Kids

It seems like a simple task — teaching kids to brush their teeth for 2 minutes twice a day. But when you break it down, it’s really a lot more than that. Sure, standing in front of the sink with a toothbrush and toothpaste in their mouth is great, but are kids really brushing correctly?...

Smile Sponging: Dental Activity for Kids

Try our smile sponging dental activity for kids! Teach children all about their smile while working on their counting skills. MATERIALS: Red or Pink Construction Paper, Printer, Sponges, Scissors & White Paint.   DIRECTIONS: 1. Print the large image of our smiling mouth on a red or pink piece of construction paper. (Click here for the template.)...

Fighting Tooth Decay During the Holidays

Take the fright out of holiday candy with these oral care tips. Most children love the holidays and all the pies, candy and cookies.Wha’ts not to love? However, because tooth decay is the most common chronic childhood disease, it is important to teach your child early about the damage that too much candy can inflict...

How To Brush Your Child’s Teeth Video

Here is a great video by Dr. Janna Civils that will help explain how to brush your child’s teeth. You can find this video and many more on the StarSmilez YouTube channel.

Should My Child Have Her Wisdom Teeth Removed?

This question has many different answers, depending on who you talk to. Why? Removal of wisdom teeth is predominantly a practice philosophy rather than an exact science. Meaning, there is much leeway, discussion and debate among all types of dentists as to what is the best treatment for wisdom teeth. Wisdom teeth are the last teeth...