For Parents

In recent years, the trend of using special necklaces, bracelets, and other jewelry designed for chewing has become a ready source of relief for parents of teething toddlers or those with special needs. The problem is that, recently, the FDA has warned that these items…

The cinnamon challenge...eating Tide pods...the internet has delivered a number of unhealthy viral trends that fill kid's social streams with bad ideas. Recently, a new trend is gaining in popularity—one that combines the empowering appeal of a "life hack" with frequently unsafe home healthcare practices.…

It’s that time of year again, and we aren’t referring to gifts under a tree, lights on a menorah, or visions of sugar plums dancing in children's heads. It’s the start of flu season, where millions begin to contract colds and respiratory infections during the…

Playing sports is a great way for your kids to get exercise and socialize with their peers. As much fun as a new sport may be for your little one, young athletes are at a higher risk for sports-related injuries. With fall sports in full…

Many factors can cause an increase in the prevalence of dental cavities, or “caries,” the scientific term for dental decay. As a matter of fact, caries are recognized by the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention as the most common chronic childhood disease—more common than…

Recently the American Association of Pediatric Dentists (AAPD) released a study on the use of Silver Diamine Fluoride (SDF) and how it may be used to treat hypersensitivity and decay in children and patients with special needs. It is important to note that the preferred…