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Should My Child Use Mouthwash?

Most dentists would not recommend any child under the age of  6 to use mouthwash, and children that are under the age of 12 should only use mouthwash under adult supervision. The reason for this is because of the risk of the child swallowing the mouthwash. This can be dangerous if it is swallowed in large...

Losing Those Baby Teeth

It’s bound to happen; your child will lose their first tooth. This is an exciting time, but it can also be scary. Hopefully this will help you handle loosing baby teeth with confidence and make it as fun as possible. Permanent Teeth There is a set of molars that will grow before your child loses...

Fun Ways to Recycle Your Toothbrush

We are supposed to replace our toothbrushes every 3 months, when there is noticeable wear, or when we have an illness. So on average, a person will go through around 5 or more toothbrushes a year. It has been reported the amount of toothbrushes that end up in landfills every year equals 25,000 tons. Below...

Everything You Need to Know About Tooth Enamel

What is tooth enamel? Look in the mirror. The part of your teeth that you can see? That’s the enamel. Tooth enamel is found in the shell of each of your teeth and protects them from damage.  Considered the hardest substance in the human body, it’s easily dissolved by exposure to acid or bacteria. What...

5 Steps to Early Oral Health Care

Did you know that by the time children start school, more than 40% have tooth decay? Oftentimes in these cases, parents neglect their child’s oral healthcare because of their belief that baby teeth are temporary and, therefore, not important. Here are 5 steps to start your child’s oral healthcare off right: 1. Start Early According...

The Importance of Baby Teeth

Why are baby teeth important? Your child needs their baby teeth to be healthy to chew their food, speak, and keep the space needed for their adult teeth to grow in properly.  Sometimes when a baby tooth is lost, the teeth next to it can move into the empty space. When the adult teeth try to...