Thumb sucking is pretty typical for babies and toddlers. Nine out of 10 kids between two and four suck their thumbs. They usually do it out of boredom, hunger, or stress. Most kids stop well before preschool and kindergarten. Fortunately, this habit doesn’t negatively affect...
Teeth whitening can remake a beautiful smile, boost self-confidence, help your career, and even make you look years younger. But you can have too much of a good thing. Just like over-tanning or over-bleaching your hair, over-whitening your teeth is a real danger. It’s possible...
Does eating or drinking something too hot or cold cause your teeth to hurt? Tooth sensitivity could be a sign of a more serious dental issue. Some experts estimate that half of adults experience some form of tooth sensitivity. If this includes you, you’re not...
Spit, saliva – it’s the secret ingredient to the wet willies of childhood. Spit is also essential to oral health and cavity prevention. However gross it might seem, saliva helps fight harmful bacteria, prevents tooth decay, and aids in food digestion. See if you know...
Losing a first tooth is a coming-of-age moment for most children. This milestone is up there with learning to read or the leaving home for the first day of school. Knowing what typically happens when a child loses a tooth can help parents reduce uncertainty...
When it comes to mouthguards, there are a lot of different factors to consider when choosing the best one. Mouthguards come in different shapes, sizes, and materials. They vary according to the sport you play, your age, and your stylistic preference. Whichever mouthguard you choose,...
If you thought it was tough getting your kindergartner to brush their teeth, your teenager might be 10 times worse. About one third of children aged 12-17 don’t brush their teeth the recommended two times per day, and two percent don’t brush at all. How...