When it comes to caring for your children’s teeth, one of the biggest concerns for most parents is their child’s sugar consumption. With holidays like Easter on the horizon, many children are likely to be exposed to an influx of sugary foods. While sugary foods can be enjoyed in moderation, it is important to limit the amount of sugar consumed by your child in order to prevent cavities. Although cavities are not going to appear overnight due to one or two chocolate bunnies, it is important to keep up good…

  Making sure your teeth last you your whole life is a long term investment that takes only a few simple steps a day. However, many people fall into some simple pitfalls when it comes to preserving their oral hygiene. Here are seven things to avoid to make sure your teeth are strong, clean, and healthy for years to come. 1. Not Brushing Enough While most people know that you are supposed to brush your teeth twice daily, the average adult fails to do so. This can lead to plaque…

With 2017 coming to a close, you may be joining millions of Americans who make resolutions for things they would like to do differently in 2018. Improving health is often at the top of the list, including oral health. One change you can make to improve your health in the new year is to reduce your sugar intake. This might sound simple, but it can be challenging if you’re addicted to sugar.   Reducing or eliminating sugar is also difficult when you don’t even know that you’re consuming it. This…