The start of school is just around the corner and Sala Family Dentistry has comprised a list of good-for-your-teeth lunch ideas! Instead of gummy fruit snacks, pack your kid's lunch with fresh raw fruits like blueberries, grapes, strawberries, etc. While they might seem like a healthier option than candy, AVOID dried/dehydrated fruits which have a [...]
Getting your child to brush and floss can often be a challenge. To help facilitate good oral hygiene habits, try these suggestions: Make brushing/flossing a daily priority that is important & necessary and cannot be skipped Brush & floss wherever it is convenient (not necessarily in the bathroom) Brush without toothpaste if necessary; toothpaste acts [...]
Sucking on a thumb or pacifier is a natural reflex for babies and toddlers. After a certain age, however, a thumb sucking or pacifier habit can become harmful. It may affect the way permanent teeth grow in and even lead to changes in the shape of the child’s jaw. Most children will stop these habits [...]
Fluoride is not “necessary,” however, it is very beneficial in helping prevent cavities. The American Dental Association, the American Academy of Pediatrics, the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, and an abundance of scientific studies & research recommend fluoride as an extremely beneficial and safe way of preventing cavities. The use of fluoride in public water [...]
Individuals that swim frequently often notice that their teeth feel more sensitive afterward. This is the result of continuous and prolonged exposure to the chlorine in the water which is acidic in nature. Chlorine is great at keeping the water clean and safe for people to swim in, but it may also alter the chemical [...]
Everyone knows that flossing is an extremely important component of good oral hygiene, yet so few of us do it as part of our daily routine. This will address some of the reasons (or excuses!) as to why so many of us don’t floss. “My Gums Bleed” Many people believe that if their gums bleed, [...]
The most obvious answer to ‘Why do we have baby teeth?’ is that the smaller mouths of children need smaller teeth, but there are also other very important reasons as to why baby teeth are beneficial to your child’s growth and development. Your child’s baby teeth help with jaw growth and maintain the adequate amount [...]
“Bottle rot” is the term used to describe cavities resulting from the continuous and prolonged exposure of a young child’s teeth to the sugars in milk and juice. It is typically caused by the use of a bottle or sippy cup at bedtime but may even occur as a result of breast feeding if proper [...]
It’s frequently said that it takes more muscles to frown than it does to smile. In reality, however, this is not the truth. A minimum of ten muscles are required to smile while frowning may only require six. We not only smile when we’re happy, but smiling may also make us happier. Even fake smiles [...]
Sucking on a thumb or pacifier is a natural reflex for babies and toddlers which helps to sooth & comfort them. It can be beneficial for the child (and parent) by helping the child sleep, stay calm during periods of stress, and may even reduce the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). After a [...]
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