Understanding Protective Stabilization
Children require much more than “one size fits all” especially when it comes to dentistry. Just because there are two, 4 year olds, does not mean they will behave the same. Their maturity, experiences, and parent’s attitudes towards dentistry are different and these affect the child’s behavior. A pediatric dentist has many different tools in their “bag of tricks.” These include: Tell/Show/Do, Voice Modulation,
News Not So Sweet About Sugar In Cereal
Before pouring your child a big bowl of cereal for breakfast, think about this. The Environmental Working Group came out with a list of the 10 WORST cereals. #1: Honey Smacks 55% sugar by weight #2: Golden Crisp
HEALTHY EATING HABITS ARE FORMED EARLY
If you are a junk food eater, your kids will be too. It is as simple as that. Parents shape their child’s tastes when they are infants with foods they introduce to them. As the child grows, parents become the role model. According to the Center of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), childhood obesity affects approximately 12 million children. Many factors can cause obesity:
National Facial Protection Month – Tips for Sports Safety
T’is the Season for outdoor sports and the injuries that go along with them. Remember, play it safe during recreational and organized sports. Help prevent serious, painful facial injuries that can take the fun out of the game! Mouth Guards are a Must – Mouth guards are significantly less expensive than the cost to repair an injury. Dentists and dental specialists can make customized mouth