When it comes to caring for tiny teeth, prevention is the handiest tool in your tool box. That’s because stopping dental problems before they happen is safer and healthier for children. The free Calling All Smile Crusaders training course for child care staff can help. “Child care providers play an integral role in a young…
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Tooth Talk’s # 1 New Year’s Resolution: Healthy Teeth Begin with Healthy Habits
Small, Easy Changes in Routine Boost Children’s Brushing Health While more than 90% of New Year’s Resolutions fail, the 8% that do succeed are those that keep it short and sweet. The truth is, small, real-world changes can add up to big impact...especially when it comes to young children’s oral health. The key is repetition.…
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Coping with Candy! Tooth Decay in Young Children Is Downright Scary: These Tips on Handling Halloween Sweet Treats Can Help.
What’s more terrifying than zombies? Tooth decay. Why? Because it hurts little kids! The most common chronic childhood disease (yes, even more common than asthma!), it affects a child’s ability to eat, speak, learn, smile, watch TV and play. Tooth pain is scary! At Halloween, remind parents about these smart ways to cut down on…
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Thumbs-up for Fluoride Toothpaste From American Dental Association: Dentists Advised to Share Benefits of Fluoride for Young Children with Parents
Your job of helping parents care for their little ones’ smiles just got a whole lot easier. This summer, the American Dental Association published an article titled, Five Things Dentists and Patients Should Question. Their # 1 recommendation? Dentists should should not promote toothpaste without fluoride for young children. The article states the benefits of…
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