October 17, 2018
Baby teeth play an important role in helping children develop healthy smiles that grow with them. Here’s five important facts about baby teeth that parents need to know to help their children keep their baby teeth healthy and strong. 1 – Baby Tooth Enamel Is Hard, But Vulnerable Tooth enamel is the hardest substance in the human body,…
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September 20, 2018
Sports can be incredibly fun for children, but they also put them at risk for injury. The severity of a mouth injury is much greater when an accident occurs and there was not a mouth guard in place. Here’s what your child risks when they play sports without a mouth guard. 1 – Broken Teeth Teeth are hard,…
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September 7, 2018
A healthy diet plays a pivotal role in getting healthy teeth and gums, but what is the best snack food for a healthy mouth? We looked all over, and present to you the supreme healthy food for teeth – apples. Full of Fiber Apples are packed with fiber, and that’s great news for teeth. Fiber…
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July 26, 2018
Toothbrushing may not be the most fun activity for children but it is absolutely necessary for a healthy life. Here’s how parents can encourage their children to brush by making toothbrushing fun! 1 – Brush Together One great way to making brushing fun for young brushers is by brushing with them. This helps you get into a fun routine with your child and have a bit more…
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July 12, 2018
Some of the greatest scientific discoveries occurred by accident. From falling apples, to sandwiches that don’t mold, some of our greatest achievements began as simple analysis of the natural surroundings. Fluoride, one of dentistry’s most powerful tools in the fight against cavities, also has a similar origin story. The Colorado Brown Stain In 1901, a young…
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June 28, 2018
Summer time presents parents with an excellent chance to help their kids get ahead on their oral health. Here’s how you can help your children have a cavity-free summer. 1 – Maintain an Active Oral Health Routine It can be hard for kids to get into a summer brushing routine if they don’t have to wake…
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June 26, 2018
We hear this concern frequently at High Point Pediatric Dentistry! Baby teeth are usually very white in appearance, but when children begin the stage of losing baby teeth and have newly erupting permanent teeth (mixed dentition), the color shades are very noticeable. So what’s the deal? Baby teeth are naturally whiter than permanent teeth. Permanent teeth…
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June 14, 2018
Thumb sucking and finger sucking are habits common in many children. In fact, nearly one third of all children suck on their thumbs or fingers in their first year of life. Though it’s cute and comforting, thumb sucking can have many different consequences down the line. Thumb Sucking can Cause Oral Health Problems Unfortunately, thumb sucking can lead to many oral…
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April 19, 2018
There’s much more to oral health than simply brushing and flossing. In fact, the food you eat plays a large role in getting a healthy mouth. Here’s some of the most important vitamins and minerals that contribute to optimum oral health. Vitamin A One of the absolute best vitamins for overall oral health is vitamin A. That’s…
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April 6, 2018
Your child needs sleep, that’s a fact. But they require different amounts of sleep as they age. Here’s a quick guide outlining how much sleep your child during each stage of their development. 0 – 3 Months Old Sleep can be hard to come by with a newborn baby. That’s because newborns need a total of 10 – 18 hours of sleep per day…
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