by Pride Dental | Feb 12, 2015 | Dentistry, Oral Health
As we near the middle of National Children’s Dental Health Month, think back to your first dental appointment. Was it scary? Uncomfortable? That’s the case for many children, but the dentist doesn’t have to become the Boogeyman. Yes, there’s plenty in a dental office...
by Pride Dental | Oct 9, 2014 | Oral Health, Oral Hygiene
A new report from the Centers for Disease Control shows that less than half of all children in the US are getting “preventive dental services” – particularly older teens and the very young. “In 2009,” reports Dr. Bicuspid, more than half (56%) of children and...
by Pride Dental | Feb 20, 2014 | Fluoride
Once upon a time, the ADA said that children under two years of age should not be given fluoride. How the times have changed! Now, the organization is stating that children’s teeth should be brushed with fluoride toothpaste as soon as the first tooth comes in. *...
by Pride Dental | Oct 31, 2013 | Diet & Nutrition
Last week, we gave you some tips on helping tame your child’s sweet-tooth, but did you know that your child’s sweet-tooth may have started in the womb? According to a 2012 French study, a child’s taste preferences may be predicted by their mother’s dietary choices,...