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More Dental Experiments For Kids

Here are 3 more dental experiments to do with your kids. (If you missed the first post with experiments, check it out here.) These dental experiments are a great way to continue education throughout the summer. 1. Clean a penny with soda (the effects of acid on teeth) Children love to perform this experiment. The acid from...

Fun Dental Experiments To Do With Kids

Here are some fun dental experiments to do with your kids to show how the things we eat affect our teeth. Fluoride Power This experiment simulates the protection power of fluoride. What you’ll need: 1 bottle of fluoride rinse solution (available from your dentist, local dental supply company, and some pharmacies) 2 eggs 1 bottle of...

Dental Care For All

More than 51 million school hours are lost each year due to dental-related illnesses. Despite these numbers, many children still do not visit the dentist. In addition, almost 50 percent of tooth decay remains untreated in low-income children, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Dental Care “The need for dental care...

8 Great Tips for Taking Care of Your Children’s Teeth

1. Remember, a child’s dental care begins before birth. A child’s teeth form between the third and sixth month of pregnancy. An expectant mother must practice good health habits to ensure proper development of her unborn child’s teeth. This means consuming plenty of calcium-rich foods such as leafy greens, fortified cereals and dairy or soy products. 2....

How Does a Pacifier Affect My Baby’s Teeth?

Almost all children suck on their fingers or a pacifier.  And if you have one of those kids that can’t seem to calm down for anything but their binky, it’s hard to imagine not passing it over when they start to get fussy. Sucking on fingers or a pacifier is a way for kids to...

Super Fun Dental Facts

Interested in more super fun dental facts? Sign up for our newsletter.  60% of people don’t know that a sore jaw, when combined with chest pain, can signal a heart attack – especially in women.   32% of Americans cite bad breath as the least attractive trait of their co-workers. 38.5 = the total days an average...