Thumbsucking Isn’t a Problem — At First

IF A CHILD CONTINUES their finger or thumb-sucking habit past their toddler years, it can…
Health Benefits Come With Smiling More!

OF COURSE WE SMILE when we feel happy, but there’s evidence to show that the link between…
5 Cues It’s Time to See the Dentist

GUM DISEASE, TOOTH DECAY, and other oral health problems don’t set…
For Healthy Teeth’s Sake, Stop Chewing Ice!

THERE’S A GOOD REASON dental health professionals warn their patients not to chew ice. This…
Childhood Tooth Injuries Are Preventable!

MINIMIZING THE RISK of childhood tooth injuries starts with knowing the most common causes of those…
Oral Cancer Screenings Should Be a Priority!

THE AMERICAN CANCER Society estimates that there will be over 54,000 new oral cancer cases…
What Do Different Cultures Do With Baby Teeth?

WE DENTAL HEALTH professionals tend to be big fans of the Tooth Fairy. We can remember…
Learn About Three Dentistry Heroines

WOMEN FACED AN uphill battle establishing themselves in many career…
Tips for Teaching Kids to Floss

ON THE LONG list of things parents need to teach their kids in childhood is proper flossing, but…
What Does an Eating Disorder Do to Dental Health?

EATING DISORDERS can cause many kinds of damage to the body, including the teeth. Oral hygiene…