Garland Pediatric Dentistry

Depending on what type of food they eat, enjoying a snack may be your child’s favorite time of day. As a parent, you want to help them make healthy choices, but it often requires having them try things they might cringe at or dismiss altogether. Before you give in to their pleas for sugar (and starch), consider how some healthy snack recipes could have them asking for more.

As a parent, you want to give your child the best: healthy meals, safe environments, and of course, a bright smile. But even the most well-meaning caregivers might be unknowingly contributing to their child’s dental problems through something seemingly harmless: the drinks they buy. Cavities are one of the most common chronic conditions in children. While brushing and flossing are essential, what your child drinks every day plays a huge role in their oral health. So, let’s break down the most common kids’ beverages and their impact on those little teeth.

Children are notorious for not always wanting to brush their teeth. To be fair, two minutes is a long time to be doing something that’s, frankly, kind of uninteresting. If you want to encourage them to be more consistent with their oral hygiene habits, you’ll have to make brushing and flossing seem fun and exciting! Keep reading, and you’ll find several ideas for doing exactly that.