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Little Teeth Truths: Can cavities be spread through saliva?

Little Teeth Truths: Can cavities be spread through saliva?

From our friends at the AAPD (American Academy of Pediatric Dentists) Question: Can cavities be spread through saliva? Answer: It’s likely common knowledge that illnesses such as the flu and the common cold are contagious. But many parents might be surprised to find out the bacteria that causes cavities is also contagious, and can be passed along through saliva! As a parent or caregiver, this is important to keep in mind when going about your day with your little one. It’s be

CHOOSING ELECTRIC TOOTHBRUSHES FOR KIDS AND TODDLERS

From our friends at Oral-B Using kid-friendly Oral-B® Electric or Battery Toothbrushes is a smart way to care for teeth and gums. Oscillating brushes, pressure sensors, and timers help kids do a better job than if they were to use a manual brush. Plus, they make brushing lots more fun. And when kids enjoy something, they’re more likely to make it part of their everyday routine. Oral-B has a toothbrush for every stage of life. DESIGNED JUST FOR BABIES Before they begin on thei

Cutting sugar from kids’ diets appears to have a beneficial effect in just 10 days

Cutting sugar from kids’ diets appears to have a beneficial effect in just 10 days

From the Washington Post By Ariana Eunjung cha American kids consume an insane amount of sugar — often double or triple the federal recommended dietary guidelines — and these empty calories are often blamed for everything from obesity to hyperactivity in the schools. What happens when we take it away? Researchers at the University of California-San Francisco and Touro University decided to find out by recruiting 43 volunteers, ages 9 to 18, and putting them on low-sugar diets

Primary Molars Coming In? How To Help Your Child Through It

Primary Molars Coming In? How To Help Your Child Through It

Written by Tricia Mool: By the time your child cuts his or her first molars, you've become adept at addressing their teething pain. But molars coming in at this age might feel like a bigger hurdle in your child's oral development. As much as they have a larger surface area, however, there isn't a significant difference in their eruption process compared to other primary teeth. What Primary Molars Do Primary molars are normally the last teeth to erupt and the last to fall out,

Fluoride: The Superhero of Cavity Fighting

From our friends at the American Dental Association: Everyone's heard of fluoride but what exactly is it? And how does it work to prevent cavities? Dr. Jane Gillette of the American Dental Association takes a look at the science inside your mouth. Find more information about fluoride by visiting http://www.ada.org/fluoride. Fluoride in Water is Safe and It Works More than 70 years of scientific research has consistently shown that an optimal level of fluoride in community wat

Brushing Without Toothpaste: Should You Even Bother?

Brushing Without Toothpaste: Should You Even Bother?

It’s happened to all of us. You’re unpacking your travel bag after a long trip, and you’re dyin’ to get to bed. Eager to brush up and hit the rack, you grab your toothbrush, and aim for the toothpaste. Nothing. Groggy-eyed, you fumble around some more, searching. Still nothing. Looks like you forgot the toothpaste – again. After the front desk informs you they’re out, you wonder what you’re going to do. Should you even bother to brush? Well, as it turns out, according to the

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