Xylitol: Not Just Another X-word
Xylitol: Not Just Another X-word What is Xylitol? Xylitol is a naturally occurring, plant-based sugar-alcohol. It is used as a sugar substitute in prepared foods, baked good, and candies. Xylitol …
Sealants? To Seal or Not To Seal: That is the Question.
Should One Get Sealants? Research shows that sealants are an effective way to reduce dental caries (cavities) on the chewing surfaces of baby and permanent molars in children and …
Baby Root Canals: When and Why?
Baby Root Canals. Seriously? Yes, Seriously, It Just Might Save A Tooth and Prevent Future Dental Problems Wow… Root Canal… seems aggressive for baby teeth. Although it may sound like …
Back to School Fun – Don’t Forget School Dental Exams
Back to School Fun – Don’t Forget School Dental Exams Backpack…check. Pencils…check. Crayons… check. School Dental exam… It’s that time of the year again. Labor day just passed, football is …
Prenatal Oral Health Care Affects Child’s Oral Health
Prenatal Oral Health Care Directly Affects the Child’s Oral Health What’s the bottom line? Prenatal Oral Health Care, or taking good care of your teeth while pregnant, actually decreases the …
Fluoride: To Err is Human. To Fluoridate is Beautiful.
Fluoride: To Err is Human. To Fluoridate is Beautiful. Policy Statement Regarding Fluoride: Fluoride use can be a controversial topic about which we are asked routinely. Consistent with the AAPD, …
Poor Oral Health Linked to Poor Academic Performance
Poor Oral Health Linked to Poor Academic Performance What Does Oral Health Have to Do With Learning? A study in the June issue of The Journal of Pediatrics investigated whether …
Low Calorie Soda Changes the Shape of Baby Teeth
Low Calorie Soda Changes the Shape of Baby Teeth Wait- I thought low calorie soda and teeth were okay together? A study in The Journal of Clinical Pediatric Dentistry sought …
A Dental Home: Why is it Important to Children’s Health?
What is a Dental Home? The Dental Home is a concept that comes from the American Academy of Pediatrics’ “medical home.” A “medical home” is a pediatrician’s practice where a …
Early Childhood Caries
What is Early Childhood Caries? Caries is the technical dental term for cavities. Cavities are literally holes in the mineral surface of the teeth from acid that is produced by …