Dental tools can be intimidating. An estimated 9% to 20% of Americans shy away from seeing an oral health provider because of anxiety, which can be … [Read More...]
Recent Posts
Top 3 Tips for Parents: Get Your Kid’s Braces Off Faster
Braces help change our smile, but no one wants to wear them forever. Here are tips to get braces off faster: … [Read More...]
Relaxing Music for Anxiety Control at the Dentist
When it’s time to go to the dentist, do you cringe with worry? Does sitting in your dentist’s chair make you feel anxious? Does the sound of the tools … [Read More...]
Caramel Apple Alternatives | Chocolate, Nut Butters + More
Caramel is sticky and chewy and gets stuck to teeth easily. Opt for an alternative—a chocolate- dipped apple—to avoid the cavity-causing bacteria that … [Read More...]
Halloween Mocktails for a Healthy Halloween Party
Planning a Halloween party without inviting extra sugar doesn’t have to be scary. Here are our favorite recipes for Halloween mocktails to keep your … [Read More...]
When Fear of the Dentist Becomes Not Using Your Dental Insurance
If you’re paying for benefits, but fear is keeping you from going to the dentist, don’t worry. You’re not alone! Research has shown that dental … [Read More...]
Children’s Oral Health
Healthy Eating Activities for Preschoolers
You might love whole grains and leafy greens, but getting your kids to show the same enthusiasm toward a healthy diet can be tricky. To encourage a well-balanced diet in kids, here are 3 healthy eating activities for preschoolers. … [Read More...]
Dental Health of Kids in Care: The Shocking Stats
For some, dental coverage and proper oral health habits are overlooked. But for kids in a care program such as foster care, poor dental health is much more likely. The University of Glasgow conducted a study on the dental health of kids in, or recently in, a care program (foster, kinship, … [Read More...]
Pediatric Dental Benefits: Procedures Classified
You’ve found a pediatric dentist and you’re ready to take your child to his appointment. But how will pediatric dental benefits work at this visit and in the future? … [Read More...]
Our 5 Favorite Tooth Fairy Books
Move over princesses and dinosaurs—Tooth Fairy books are the new stars in town. Why? Parents have a lot to deal with when it comes to teaching kids about that magical being that takes fallen-out teeth and exchanges them for presents. The concept may seem complicated, but these Tooth Fairy books can … [Read More...]