Tobacco – Bad News In Any Form Tobacco in any form can jeopardize your child’s health and cause incurable damage. Teach your child about the

Tongue Piercing – Is It Really Cool? You might not be surprised anymore to see people with pierced tongues, lips or cheeks, but you might be

Beware of Sports Drinks Due to the high sugar content and acids in sports drinks, they have erosive potential and the ability to dissolve even

Xylitol – Reducing Cavities The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) recognizes the benefits of xylitol on the oral health of

Mouth Guards When a child begins to participate in recreational activities and organized sports, injuries can occur. A properly fitted mouth guard,

Fluoride Fluoride is an element, which has been shown to be beneficial to teeth. However, too little or too much fluoride can be detrimental to the

Seal Out Decay A sealant is a clear or shaded plastic material that is applied to the chewing surfaces (grooves) of the back teeth (premolars and

How Do I Prevent Cavities? Good oral hygiene removes bacteria and the left over food particles that combine to create cavities. For infants, use a

Good Diet = Healthy Teeth Healthy eating habits lead to healthy teeth. Like the rest of the body, the teeth, bones and the soft tissues of the mouth

Care Of Your Child’s

Sippy Cups Sippy cups should be used as a training tool from the bottle to a cup and should be discontinued by the first birthday. If your child uses

Baby Bottle Tooth Decay (Early Childhood Caries) One serious form of decay among young children is baby bottle tooth decay. This condition is caused