When to Brush Your Teeth After Eating
While it may seem like a good idea to brush your teeth right away after eating, this isn’t necessarily the case!
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How To Help If Your Child Is Nervous About Visiting the Dentist
Many people feel nervous about visiting the dentist, and that includes kids, too! Here’s how you, as a parent, can help your child feel better about her upcoming appointment.
A “Health Minute” with Grover & Kermit the Frog
The team at SmileTown Burnaby love sharing fun ways for parents to prepare their children for a visit to the dentist. This Sesame Street clip, featuring Grover and Kermit the Frog, will have both parents and children in stitches!
Helping Kids Develop Healthy Oral Hygiene Habits
Making sure your children develop healthy oral hygiene habits that last is just as important as teaching them the correct brushing and flossing techniques. Here are some tips and ideas for helping kids develop a healthy dental hygiene routines.
Caring for & Cleaning Mouth Guards
If your children use a night mouth guard to prevent teeth grinding during sleep, or a sports mouth guard to protect their teeth and jaw during sports, it’s very important to keep the mouth guard clean!
Is Teeth Whitening Safe for Kids?
For a few important reasons, our Langley children's dentists advise against the use of teeth whitening products for children.
Treats for Kids with Braces
In moderation, it is perfectly fine to allow treats as part of your children's diet! With good oral hygiene, the occasional treat is not a problem – even for kids with braces!
Book Feature: Open Wide, Tooth School Inside
Open Wide: Tooth School Inside by Laurie Keller is a funny but informative introduction to teeth.
How to Make Flossing Easier for Kids & Teens
Children and teens must floss regularly (just like adults!) to keep their teeth and gums healthy. However, flossing can be tricky and a bit cumbersome, and young children in particular may struggle to properly manipulate the floss. Here are some ideas to help make flossing easier for kids and teens.
SmileTown Book Club: Bear’s Loose Tooth
In the book Bear's Loose Tooth, by Karma Wilson, Bear's realizes he has a loose tooth and gets a little worried! Good thing his friends are there to help him remain calm.
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