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Top 5 Ways to Take Care of Your Children’s Teeth

January 19, 2023 By Wyatt Dilling

Parent and children brushing their teeth together.

*Updated February 2026 Key takeaways about caring for children’s teeth: If you’ve spent time around children, you know getting them to brush their teeth isn’t always easy. Still, prioritizing your child’s oral health is essential to their overall well-being and long-term … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Children's Oral Health, Dental Benefits, Oral Health

History of the Tooth Fairy

January 19, 2023 By Wyatt Dilling

Where did the mystical Tooth Fairy begin? How has she come to be an important figure for so many children all over the world? Keep reading to find out the history of the Tooth Fairy.

Each year millions of kids all around the world anxiously wait for the arrival of the Tooth Fairy after a baby tooth falls out. For some families, the fairy brings coins or money to celebrate the occasion. Other times she brings new oral health products such as toothbrushes, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Children's Oral Health, Just For Fun, Oral Health

Increased Risk of Mouth Ulcers Linked to Poor Mental Health

January 19, 2023 By Wyatt Dilling

Person holding their mouth in pain.

*Updated May 2025 Research shows a strong connection between oral health and mental well-being. Stress, anxiety, depression, and loneliness can contribute to poor oral health, including the development of painful mouth ulcers. This study from the National Library of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Clinic and Provider Tips, Dental Benefits, Oral Health

When Your Kids Say: “I’m Scared of the Dentist”

January 19, 2023 By Wyatt Dilling

Dental fears can eventually lead to poor oral health. Here are ways to help if your child says, “I’m scared of the dentist!”

As a parent, you know that visits to the dentist play a critical role in maintaining your child’s oral health. That might be hard for kids to understand as they lie back in an unfamiliar office with a stranger standing over them and loud noises coming from every … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Children's Oral Health, Just For Fun, Oral Health

Hooray for National Tooth Fairy Day!

January 19, 2023 By Wyatt Dilling

National Tooth Fairy Day is celebrated twice a year, making her a pretty big deal. Click to learn fun new ways to celebrate a lost tooth with the Tooth Fairy in your home.

On February 28th and August 22nd, we celebrate everyone’s favorite tooth collector – the infamous Tooth Fairy! The Tooth Fairy must be a pretty big deal to have two holidays a year. It’s also a big deal when your child loses a baby tooth, and it should be celebrated … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Children's Oral Health, Holiday, Just For Fun, Oral Health

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