Are dental X-rays safe for my child? One of the most common questions parents ask me is, “are dental x-rays safe for my child?”. Long story short- yes. You and your dentist will need to weigh the risks vs benefits for your child’s individual needs, but hopefully I can help you feel more prepared to…
Children’s Hydroxyapatite Toothpaste: Benefits, Safety, and Best Brands Is Children’s Hydroxyapatite toothpaste a safe and effective alternative to Fluoride toothpaste for my child? When ingested, Fluoride can have many side effects including toxicity, neurotoxicity, and fluorosis, which is actually weakened enamel that increases the likelihood of decay. You don’t want your child swallowing fluoride and…
Beat the toddler toothbrushing battles with this simple trick “How do you get your little one to brush their teeth without a fight?” and “How do you make toothbrushing fun for your toddler?” are questions I get asked by parents ALL the time. All you want is two minutes of peaceful toothbrushing. But there is…