The idea of enabling children to actually love dentists may seem improbable but it can be done. However scared we ourselves may have been of dentists when we were young, we can turn the tide for our kids and help them not only to be unafraid of dentists but to actually be … [Read more...] about 8 Tips To Help Your Child Love Dentists
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When Does Your Child Need Braces?
Both of my young children, now eight and five years old, are thumb-suckers. Each time I take them to the dentist, we're all reminded of the dental problems that this habit can create. As my kids grow and develop, my concerns regarding whether or not they'll need braces or … [Read more...] about When Does Your Child Need Braces?
Four Ways to Teach Kids to Take Care of Their Teeth
Teaching kids to take care of their beautiful smiles can be both fun and educational. Here are four easy tips to help!Explain the BasicsKids need to know that taking care of their teeth is important, and that there are long-term consequences if they don't. My boys - ages eight … [Read more...] about Four Ways to Teach Kids to Take Care of Their Teeth
A Caring Parent’s Guide: Teenager Oral and Dental Health Issues
Keeping teeth clean and healthy is probably the last thing a teenager thinks about during their day. But, more than fifty one million hours of school time are lost each year due to dental related illnesses. There are several different teen oral and dental health issues out … [Read more...] about A Caring Parent’s Guide: Teenager Oral and Dental Health Issues
Parenting viewpoints from parents in the trenches, because parenting doesn’t come with a manual. In addition to