Does Fluoride In Water Prevent Cavities? “Fluoride in water prevents cavities! Get it from the tap!” This year marks the 75th anniversary of community water fluoridation and the ADA is helping us celebrate the occasion as the theme of National Children’s Dental Health Month. In honor of the program, the slogan for the 2020 National […]
The Band Is Back To School During back to school season, parents have a lot to worry about, plan for, deal with, and do. If you have a child who plays in the school band, remember to add some anti-bacterial products to that back-to-school shopping list. In a study from the journal General Dentistry, published by […]
We’ve heard it all before: Summer’s sugary treats can harm teeth. Running on a pool deck can result in dental disaster. Though they’re important, watch out for these 3 not-so-predictable pearly white pitfalls this summer: 1. Garden Hoses Hose water is NOT tap water. You could be slurping a chemical cocktail. Nearly 40% of commercial […]
National Facial Protection Month The Academy for Sports Dentistry, the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, the American Association of Orthodontists and the American Dental Association are teaming up to remind parents, coaches, and athletes, to play it safe when suiting up for recreational and organized sports. “More […]
April is National Facial Protection Month Did you know that an estimated 20 million days of school are lost each year due to sports injuries? According to the Academy of Sports Dentistry, an estimated 12 million people ages 5 to 22 suffer a sport-related injury annually which leads to 20 million lost days of school, […]
What Does The Tooth Fairy Pull Down In Your House? DATELINE Oak Brook, IL. — February 21, 2019 — Tooth Fairy payouts plunge for second straight year. According to Delta Dental’s annual report, the average payout from the Tooth Fairy in the US is down 43 cents to $3.70. It appears that the commodities market […]
Do You Remember Pulling Your First Loose Tooth? Losing your first baby tooth is one of many childhood experiences that was both terrifying, then relieving. Whether your parents chose the old-school handkerchief grip & rip extraction, or one of the more popular tooth removal methods you’ve surely seen on social media, losing your baby teeth […]
Kids & Cavities Do you remember when you had your first cavity? Maybe you’ve always been super diligent with your daily dental hygiene regimen and managed to get through your childhood without experiencing a cavity, or the filling to repair it. If so, you deserve a lollipop! Just remember to rinse your mouth out with […]
When Is National Tooth Fairy Day? National Tooth Fairy Day is actually observed twice a year, on February 28th & again on August 22. But why is the Tooth Fairy so special, and does she really deserve two entire days of national celebration? If you’ve been a loyal reader of our blog then you’re already […]
Benzocaine Puts Teething Babies At Risk Got a teething baby? Don’t give your baby anything that contains benzocaine! According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, “The FDA is committed to protecting the American public from products that pose serious safety risks, especially those with no demonstrated benefit,” said FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, M.D. “Because […]
