Having parented through childhood caries, dental surgery for both my boys and upcoming braces for my oldest son, it’s no secret that I’m passionate about dental health. National Oral Health Care month is the perfect annual reminder that it’s important to pay special attention to our teeth and our overall oral hygiene, since good dental health can have a tremendous impact on overall health! To get your family started on the path towards a brighter, whiter smile, try these easy tips:
For the Kids
Children look to Mom and Dad as role models, so make sure you lead by example and talk to them about the importance of taking care of their teeth and gums! [Read more…]
The learning starts with a special episode of the show, so tune into Dinosaur Train on March 1 on PBS KIDS to watch the T-Rex Teeth episode (check your local listings) and see Dr. Scott, the host of Dinosaur Train, tell us all about the teeth of the Tyrannosaurus and other carnivores like sharks. Both sharks and Tyrannosaurus’ lose their teeth, but those teeth are always replaced by new ones. Humans only get two sets of teeth so it’s important to take good care of them!
