Halloween is right around the corner, and many kids are looking forward to lugging around a bag filled with sweet treats. While the children may be smiling, dentists across New Jersey and Connecticut will be cringing! To keep your child from waking up with an aching tooth … [Read more...]
5 Tips for The Perfect Floss
Flossing tends to be a necessary evil that only some people enjoy. While it may not be a picnic in the park, you will be thankful you were diligent, years from now as you age. Flossing not only keeps your teeth cavity free, it also contributes to other benefits. I mean, who … [Read more...]
5-Second Rule: To Eat or Not to Eat
Whether you truly believe in the 5-second rule or use it as an excuse to save your floor-bound food, it is sure to have played a role in your life. So where did this rule come from? And is it a rule we should follow or drop? The 5-second rule has been around for ages! It dates … [Read more...]
Oral Health Myths Busted
Unfortunately, misinformation tends to spread a lot faster than truth does. To clear up any confusion, we busted 4 of the most common myths we come across. “Cavities are caused by soft teeth, which are genetic.” FALSE. This tall tale probably stems from similarities in the … [Read more...]
Babies and Bottles – Myths and Facts
Some babies love their bottles and pacifiers. They become fast friends with their binky and it has to be with them everywhere. But this attachment may not be good for them, and we’re not talking about their social skills. We’ve outlined the MYTHS and FACTS of children’s oral … [Read more...]