Kids aren’t the easiest to convince that toothbrush time is fun. Often times, nighttime brushing involves tears and angry children. If this sounds like your household at night, there are ways to get around the fight. As tiring as it is, it’s important for parents not to let … [Read more...]
Electric Toothbrush: The New Norm?
Electric toothbrushes have been widely touted, and indeed they can be equally effective as — or in some cases even more than — manual brushes when used consistently. A variety of studies have been done comparing different power toothbrushes, and while there is agreement that … [Read more...]
Does Your Child Need Braces?
Back when braces weren't considered a rite of passage for American youth, kids who wore braces were teased by their peers with mean-spirited nicknames such as brace face, tinsel teeth, zipper lips and metal mouth. Hopefully, with so many children in need of corrective care, this … [Read more...]
Baby Bottle Rot: Myths and Facts
Baby bottle rot sounds like it should be the name of some unavoidable disease in an apocalyptic Hollywood film. While the name sounds scary, baby bottle rot is in fact a preventable condition that many parents are unaware of. Baby bottle rot is a well-documented side effect of … [Read more...]
The Halloween Candy Conundrum
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...]