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Back to School Tips from Your Dentist - #3

8/28/2019

 
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As you get back into the rhythm of school life, make sure brushing twice a day is part of your family routine. If you’ve got reluctant brushers, here are some tips to encourage the habit:
  • No one likes having stuff pointed in their face. Before you start brushing, let your child hold and play with the toothbrush - let them dunk it in water and experiment with it a bit to get used to it.
  • Brush with your child. Take turns brushing each other’s teeth.
  • Take breaks. Count to five for one part of the mouth, stop, take a breath, open up and brush to five again.
  • Name their teeth! When they open up to brush, say “I see Abby and Andrew and Candice! Hello, Paul, Richie and Freddie!” See if they can remember the names each night or make up new ones. Be amazed by how many names can fit in their mouths!
  • If your child likes to teach and lead, get your child a Brushing Buddy - a stuffed animal or doll that your child can demonstrate good tooth brushing habits to.
  • Reward success with a sticker on a calendar near the bathroom mirror and the promise of a new toothbrush when they earn a set number of stickers.

Back-to-School Tips from Your Dentist - #2

8/27/2019

 
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If you're shopping for school supplies, grab some extra toothbrushes so you can swap out new ones. Hard to remember when you last changed toothbrushes? Change it each time a report card comes out.

Back-to-School Tips From Your Dentist - #1

8/26/2019

 
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Besides getting all of the required supplies for school, you can start the school year right with a dental cleaning and exam. Ask your child’s dentist about sealants and fluoride treatments to prevent decay. These treatments are easy ways to stop cavities before they start. And they can even improve your child’s performance at school. A third of children miss school because of oral health problems, according to Delta Dental’s 2015 Children’s Oral Health Survey. You can book an appointment right here through our website. ​

Bye-bye Crow's Feet

5/13/2019

 
H. wanted to smooth away her Crow's Feet lines before a big event. What a beautiful result!
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Another Beautiful Result...

1/31/2019

 
M. had broken, stained fillings and a chip on one tooth. Dr. Howard restored the area with three crowns and one veneer for an excellent result that thrilled our patient.
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To see more of our Before and After results, check out our Gallery.

Electric vs. Manual Toothbrushes

11/12/2018

 
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Back-to-School Tip #5

8/31/2018

 
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As you get back into the rhythm of school life, make sure brushing twice a day is part of your family routine. If you’ve got reluctant brushers, here are some tips to encourage the habit:
  • No one likes having stuff pointed in their face. Before you start brushing, let your child hold and play with the toothbrush - let them dunk it in water and experiment with it a bit to get used to it.
  • Brush with your child. Take turns brushing each other’s teeth.
  • Take breaks. Count to five for one part of the mouth, stop, take a breath, open up and brush to five again.
  • Name their teeth! When they open up to brush, say “I see Abby and Andrew and Candice! Hello, Paul, Richie and Freddie!” See if they can remember the names each night or make up new ones. Be amazed by how many names can fit in their mouths!
  • If your child likes to teach and lead, get your child a Brushing Buddy - a stuffed animal or doll that your child can demonstrate good tooth brushing habits to.
  • Reward success with a sticker on a calendar near the bathroom mirror and the promise of a new toothbrush when they earn a set number of stickers.

Back to School Tip #4 - Tooth-friendly Snacks & Lunches

8/29/2018

 
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Here are a few tooth-friendly foods to keep in mind for snacks and lunches.

Choose real fruit over fruit snacks and fruit leathers, which can cling to teeth & encourage plaque. Try bananas, apples, strawberries, grapes and mandarin oranges.

Skip starchy & salty snacks like pretzels, chips & crackers. While low in sugar, these simple starches break down into a sticky goo that can coat teeth and cause cavities. For crunchy alternatives, look to sunflower seeds, almonds and baby carrots. 

Milk is a great source of calcium, but beware flavored options like chocolate or strawberry which have added sugars that can cause decay. Choose plain milk, string cheese and chunks of cheddar cheese.

Colorful veggies can be very enticing to kids. Cherry tomatoes, strips of red and orange bell peppers, snap peas and edamame are great choices that feature vitamins and minerals that are great for teeth and gums.

Other great combos include: baby carrots with hummus, sliced celery and apples with peanut butter, cheese and whole-grain crackers, and sugar-free applesauce.

Back to School Tip #3

8/29/2018

 
[IMG]  Mouth guards can help prevent dental injuries and are especially important for kids who play contact sports, such as basketball, football, hockey and soccer.

Back to School Tip #2

8/28/2018

 
[IMG] If you're shopping for school supplies, grab some extra toothbrushes so you can swap out new ones. Hard to remember when you last changed toothbrushes? Change it each time a report card comes out.
If you're shopping for school supplies, grab some extra toothbrushes so you can swap out new ones. Hard to remember when you last changed toothbrushes? Change it each time a report card comes out.
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