As parents, we all want what’s best for our kids. When it comes to oral health, it is often hard to know how to get your kids to engage and make it a life-long healthy habit. What we do know is that oral health is directly connected to overall health. First, here’s the scary: Over the past decade, there has been overwhelming evidence documenting the relationship between oral … [Read more...] about Make Flossing Fun for Your Kids
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Dorm Room Must-Haves
It's hard to believe that your baby is heading to college, but it's happening. Here is a round-up of some must-haves for their dorm room. The dorm beds are certainly not the most comfy so your son or daughter will truly appreciate a mattress topper. We love this memory foam topper for a Twin XL mattress or this one for other sizes. The liquid gel infused memory foam reduces … [Read more...] about Dorm Room Must-Haves
Pregnancy & Tooth Pain
Gum and tooth pain during pregnancy is not uncommon, but discomfort is usually a symptom of a more serious underlying dental condition. According to the American Academy of Periodontology, roughly 50 percent of all pregnant women develop gingivitis, or an inflammation of the gums. Left untreated, gingivitis can lead to more severe periodontal disease, causing a uncomfortable … [Read more...] about Pregnancy & Tooth Pain
Ladies, You Need To Tell Him About His Nose Hair
I was waiting in line the other day at a coffee shop where a nice looking, youngish couple were in front of me. I thought nothing of them until they turned to leave and I was floored by the party favors dangling from the fella's nostrils. The guy had so much nose hair, I was surprised it didn't get stuck in his teeth. As I continued to picture him flossing with it, I realized … [Read more...] about Ladies, You Need To Tell Him About His Nose Hair
GumChucks
Looking for a way to help your little ones maintain healthy teeth? The best way to encourage proper dental hygiene - make it fun! GumChucks offer a whole new way to floss your teeth. Designed to resemble nunchucks, GumChucks feature removable, disposable tips that contain a piece of dental floss. Using the ergonomic handles, little ones can floss their teeth with ease. This … [Read more...] about GumChucks