Easy Ideas to Motivate Your Kids to Brush
It can be difficult for all of us to do something that we’re simply not in the mood... Read More The post Easy Ideas to Motivate Your Kids to Brush appeared first on Union Pediatric Dentistry.
View ArticleSoda’s War On Your Child’s Teeth
Good news for teeth: Soda consumption in the U.S. is falling. For the eighth-straight year soda consumption has decreased to... Read More The post Soda’s War On Your Child’s Teeth appeared first on...
View Article3 Foods that Can Harm Your Child’s Teeth & 3 Easy Alternatives
What your child eats affects their oral health. The best thing you can do as a parent is to encourage... Read More The post 3 Foods that Can Harm Your Child’s Teeth & 3 Easy Alternatives appeared...
View ArticleVacation Tips From Your Dentist!
A vacation from work or school doesn’t mean a vacation from your dental health. In fact, the change in your... Read More The post Vacation Tips From Your Dentist! appeared first on Union Pediatric...
View Article6 Ways to Transition Teens to Caring for Their Own Oral Health
As children become more independent, parents often have less direct influence over their child’s oral care. The transition to adolescence... Read More The post 6 Ways to Transition Teens to Caring for...
View ArticleThis Common Snack Food is Worse for Your Teeth Than Candy
When we think of the foods most harmful to our teeth, we immediately think of candy. Cavities are caused by... Read More The post This Common Snack Food is Worse for Your Teeth Than Candy appeared...
View ArticleXylitol Is A Sugar Substitute That Can Reduce Cavities
Studies show that xylitol reduces plaque, is antimicrobial, and lowers enamel attacking acid. The post Xylitol Is A Sugar Substitute That Can Reduce Cavities appeared first on Union Pediatric Dentistry.
View ArticleYour Kids Will Love These Simple After School Snack Ideas
One of the challenges of eating healthy is time. Busy parents often find that warming up a frozen snack or... Read More The post Your Kids Will Love These Simple After School Snack Ideas appeared...
View ArticleThankfully, You Can Love Chocolate AND Your Teeth!
You LOVE chocolate. Plus, it’s a required gift for Valentine’s Day. But do you have to choose between your love of chocolate and caring for your teeth? The post Thankfully, You Can Love Chocolate AND...
View ArticleCutting Back on Sugar, Five Tips
Too much sugar can be bad news for your health. When left on your teeth, sugar gives bacteria the food... Read More The post Cutting Back on Sugar, Five Tips appeared first on Union Pediatric Dentistry.
View ArticleSports Drinks Not a Tooth-Healthy Alternative to Soda
Kids and teens love sports drinks. In fact, studies have shown that these “thirst quenchers” are consumed by 62% of adolescents every day. But are they good for your child’s body or teeth? And are they...
View ArticleThe Trouble With Juice, Preventing Infant Cavities
When we think of healthy alternatives to soda and other sugary drinks, its often common to look to fruit juice as a healthy alternative. Generally high in essential vitamins, fruit juice can be a much...
View ArticleFour Tips for Keeping Your Kids Cavity Free
Did you know that the most common chronic disease of children and teens is tooth decay? Even worse, the CDC... Read More The post Four Tips for Keeping Your Kids Cavity Free appeared first on Union...
View ArticleTop Five Healthy Snacks for the ‘On-The-Go’ Family
Caring for your child is a round’ the clock type of job that requires a lot of legwork and travel.... Read More The post Top Five Healthy Snacks for the ‘On-The-Go’ Family appeared first on Union...
View ArticleBaby Bottle Do’s and Don’ts to Avoid Childhood Cavities
Did you know that childhood cavities are the most common chronic childhood disease, and are almost entirely preventable? A great... Read More The post Baby Bottle Do’s and Don’ts to Avoid Childhood...
View ArticleThe Best and Worst Halloween Candy for Teeth
Did you know that just over 25% of candy purchased in America each year is bought at Halloween? For children,... Read More The post The Best and Worst Halloween Candy for Teeth appeared first on Union...
View ArticleIs Your Child Flossing? Here’s Why it’s Important.
Tooth brushing only cleans about 1/3 of total tooth surface area, making flossing an absolute necessity for your child to... Read More The post Is Your Child Flossing? Here’s Why it’s Important....
View ArticleSuper Fruit for Super Healthy Teeth
It can be tempting to give your children pre-packaged snacks to satisfy their hunger and save a little time. But,... Read More The post Super Fruit for Super Healthy Teeth appeared first on Union...
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