Quality dental care is essential for a child’s well being. The research supports our view: Cavities are the single most common chronic disease among children. Untreated decay affects 19.5% of 2 to 5 year olds and 22.9% of 6 to 19 year olds. Dental disease can affect a child’s … [Read more...]
Give Kids A Smile Day
Tooth decay is the number one chronic childhood disease and nearly 100 percent preventable. That’s why events like Give Kids A Smile (GKAS) Day are so important. This year GKAS takes place this Friday, February 6th. GKAS is sponsored nationally by the American Dental … [Read more...]
Preventive Care & Your Dental Plan
Do you have dental benefits? If so, preventive care is likely covered under your dental benefits plan. Make sure you take advantage of preventive care coverage – they’ll keep you smiling long after that trip to the dentist. See your dentist regularly. Most plans cover … [Read more...]
Suck it Up: When and How to Pass the Paci and Put the Thumb Down
You’re running late. You’re scrambling to meet a deadline. You’re on the edge of your seat during a scary movie. We’ve all been uncomfortable. What do we do to soothe ourselves? We drink 4 cups of coffee. We bite our nails. We crack our knuckles. We all have habits that help us … [Read more...]