Posts Tagged ‘children’

Toothbrushes – Recommendations and How to Choose a Toothbrush

A toothbrush is a simple but powerful device we use (hopefully) multiple times a day for all of our lives.  Few objects have such permanence!  Or are so crucial to dental health.  Owning a good toothbrush and using it is essential to maintaining a healthy smile and dental condition.  So, the question I hear often [...]

When a Child Should Start Seeing a Dentist and Why It is Important

Most of us know how important it is to have regular cleanings of our teeth every three to six months. But I am often asked when a child should start seeing a dentist and why it is important to focus on the dental health of your young child.  Some may believe that since the child [...]

Do Sippy Cups Deserve a Warning Label?

Source : TIME Healthland Bonnie Rochman | Friday, July 8, 2011 Beware the perils of the sippy cup. In New York state, at least, cigarettes and alcohol may not be the only items to warrant warning labels. The legislature wants sippies — those handy-dandy drinking vessels that purport to prevent liquid from spilling out — [...]