Baby Bottle Tooth Decay
Baby bottle tooth decay is typically caused by frequent, prolonged exposure to drinks that contain sugar. As the name implies, a bottle filled with milk, formula or juice is often the main culprit. Particularly when a baby or toddler is put to bed with a bottle, the sugars collect around his or her teeth and […]
5 Kinds of Non-Candy Treats to Hand out this Halloween
Trick or treat, smell my feet…define something “good” to eat? I’m not so sure 2lbs of Halloween candy is “good” for anyone to eat – and let’s be honest – we all know our kids probably collect MORE than 2lbs. of candy trick-or-treating each year. So why not do everyone (and their teeth) a favor […]
Dental Emergencies in Children
Hopefully you’ll never have to deal with a dental emergency, but as they say, kids will be kids. They rough-house, they play sports and “forget” to wear their mouth guards and they eat all sorts of things that are hard on their teeth. Trust us when we say that “Jawbreakers” candy would be more appropriately […]
5 Foods that are Surprisingly Bad for Kids Teeth
Everyone knows that sugar is bad for your teeth. We try to keep our kids away from the obvious culprits, like soda and candy, but what about the food and drinks out there that aren’t so obvious? Here are 5 surprising foods that can cause tooth decay in children: Obviously you’re kids aren’t going to […]
Preparing For Your Child’s First Dental Visit
To a small child, visiting an unknown place can be scary. Strangers are strange. Add a weird chair, people poking in your mouth and loud noises – its no wonder some kids are afraid of the dentist! Although a trip to the dentist will never compare with Disneyland, with preparation it can be a smooth […]
The 5 Most Common Dental Problems in Children
According to the National Children’s Oral Health Foundation, tooth decay is the number one chronic childhood illness. Often we tend to overlook our children’s oral health needs – after all, those aren’t their permanent teeth anyway, right? What a lot of us fail to realize is that pediatric dental problems can lead to much bigger issues […]
Kids and Flossing
As with brushing, it’s important for kids to https://twkidsdentist.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/pediatric_dentistry-9.jpgelop proper flossing habits early on. Flossing helps prevent tooth decay and gum disease by removing the pesky food and plaque that settles between the teeth. Starting young sets the stage for lifelong good oral hygiene habits. Statistics differ, but most studies report that less than half […]
Fluoride – How Much Do Kids Need?
Fluoride is a naturally occurring element that is found in the Earth’s crust, as well as bodies of water all over the world. For the past few decades fluoride has been proven to prevent and reverse the beginning stages of tooth decay. When used in the right amounts it is an effective tool that makes […]
Is it Necessary to Fix a Cavity in a Baby Tooth?
Even though they are small and will be replaced by permanent teeth, baby teeth (or primary teeth) play an important role in the overall health of young children. They serve multiple purposes, including saving space for and guiding proper eruption of permanent teeth. Regular brushing and flossing should be maintained to help kids keep them […]
Top Tips for Taking Care of Toddler Teeth
We’ve all heard people joke about toddlers – referring to two year olds in the ” terrible twos” or a three year old acting like a “threenager” – and if you’re a parent you know there’s good reason for it. Have you ever tried to floss a toddler’s teeth? It is no joke! Toddlers fight […]