Tooth decay has become more common than asthma among children, making it America’s leading chronic childhood disease. Before starting kindergarten, your child has a 40% chance of developing cavities. Children from low-income families face double the risk of dental problems. The National Children’s Dental Health Month turns 75 in 2024. What started as a one-day […]
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Welcome to Baby Safety Month! As parents, we’re always looking for ways to keep our little ones healthy and happy. One area that often gets overlooked is pediatric oral care. From the moment those adorable gummy smiles appear, we can start taking steps to ensure our babies’ dental health. Our team of dental professionals is
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At Blue Ocean Dentistry, we believe in combining the joy of Halloween with dental care. Here are some creative ways to incorporate dental health into your Halloween celebrations:
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The Tooth Fairy herself has been a part of popular culture for many years. Also, most agree that she originated in early European folklore. Therefore, parents buried their children’s baby teeth in the ground,.
Researchers found that the Sonicare Flexcare removed more plaque than the Oral-B Triumph after 4 weeks of use by adults with gingivitis. Another group of people who had healthy gums also showed improved gingival health when they used the Sonicare Flexcare compared to those who brushed with a regular manual toothbrush over four weeks.
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Although experts disagree about the origin story, the concept of a Tooth Fairy has been around for hundreds of years. In one theory, an immigrant to America named Esther Watkins Arnold first developed the concept.
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This June, take preventative steps to make sure your mouth and the rest of your body remain healthy throughout the year. Compared to other parts of the body, people more often ignore problems in their mouths.
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In 1945, Grand Rapids, Michigan began a comparison test between the city and nearby Muskegon. They started the study after they began adding fluoride to drinking water. In the meantime, Muskegon went without. In the process, researchers performed “before and after” dental exams – among other tests to both groups.
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April was declared Autism Awareness Month in 2007. The goal of the annual event (as well as the society), is to encourage acceptance and appreciation for anyone who is diagnosed as autistic. Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a “spectrum” disorder because of the wide variety of type and severity of symptoms patients experience.
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Talk to your children about the possibility of orthodontia. If you know older children who have gone through braces, ask them to talk to your son or daughter or ask the dentist to explain the process well in advance of orthodonture appointments.
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