Fun fact: Did you know that the teeth of rabbits and squirrels never stop growing? They gnaw on bark to keep their teeth from growing too long.
Does your dental insurance maximum restart in January? Have you already paid your deductible and know you have dental work still to be done? Be sure to schedule your appointments soon to get the maximum benefit from your insurance. Our schedule fills up very quickly toward the end of the year because so many insurances rollover in January, and it can be difficult to get an appointment.
Summertime is here! And so is the opportunity for helping your children learn to care for their teeth. The American Dental Association (ADA) recommends three ways you can help your children keep their beautiful smiles despite the summer.
Source:http://www.mouthhealthy.org/en/babies-and-kids/3-tips-for-healthy-summer-smiles?source=facebook&content=summer_fun&%3Fsource=Platform%20ID&__prclt=rHY9kwMa How much saliva does the average person produce every day?
A QUART! That means that in your life, you may produce over 10,000 gallons of saliva! Why is saliva important? Saliva cleans your teeth, neutralizes acids in your mouth and prevents bad breath. Source: http://www.deltadentaltn.com/MediaLibraries/Global/documents/Delta-Dental-Tooth-Tips-BF_1.pdf Sippy cups! All of my kids used sippy cups, of course. As much as our kids love juice and other sweet drinks, and could on occasion have those safely with a meal, my recommendation for your children is water only in the sippy cup, so that sugar isn't pooling in your child's mouth and causing decay.
And the bonus? It's so much easier to clean the sippy cup when your child is done! Read more here for recommendations from the American Dental Association: http://www.mouthhealthy.org/en/babies-and-kids/training-cups?source=facebook&content=sippy_cups&__prclt=XOWH5VG7 Our recommendation is for parents to continue brushing and flossing a child's teeth at least until the age of eight. This ensures proper brushing and additionally creates good habits. If you would like to know how to brush and floss your child's teeth better, we are happy to help!
Additionally, did you know that too much swallowed toothpaste can be unsafe? Parents should help their kids follow the recommendation from the American Dental Association below. Tooth trivia: Did you know that George Washington had dentures? Contrary to the myth, his dentures were not made of wood, but were made of human and cow teeth, and even elephant ivory. If you're curious, read more here: http://www.snopes.com/george-washington-wooden-teeth/
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