Are Sugar Substitutes Bad for Teeth?
We're often asked by parents trying to cut back on their children’s sugar consumption whether or not sugar substitutes have and adverse effect on oral health like real sugar does.
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Smile Town Book Club: Arthur’s Tooth, by Marc Brown
In "Arthur's Tooth", by Marc Brown, Arthur watches all his friends get visits from the tooth fairy, while his own loose baby tooth just will not fall out!
Dental Books For Kids: YouTube Read Alouds
Here on the Smile Town Landly blog, we love sharing great books about dental health and visiting the dentist for you to share with your child. Many of these books are also featured is some really great Youtube read-alouds!
Stages of Oral Development - The Teen Years
By the early teen years, most kids have developed almost all of their permanent teeth (except, in most cases, the wisdom teeth), and preventative dental hygiene (and occasionally orthodontics) will become the main feature in their dental care over the following years.
5 Foods That Help Keep Teeth Clean
Even though daily brushing and flossing should always be the first line of defense when it comes to keeping your children’s teeth healthy and clean, there are a few different types of food that can help keep things clean between brushings!
Hydration & Oral Health
Many people, and even children, are in a mild but continuous state of dehydration day to day. This can have unexpected but significant oral health consequences.
Choosing the Right Toothbrush for Your Child
A variety of factors must be considered when choosing a toothbrush for your child, including age, ability, and dental health needs. Follow The these simple guidelines when choosing toothbrushes for children.
How Does Pop Affect Teeth?
Pop is a fun treat that most children enjoy every now and then. However, It’s important that it remain an occasional treat, as it can do a lot of damage to children’s teeth!
What is Tooth Decay?
Tooth decay (otherwise known as cavities or caries) is an oral disease that affects most people, both children and adults, at one point or another during their lifetimes. Luckily, it’s highly preventable!
Dental X-Rays for Children
Dental X-Rays are an essential part of preventive dental treatment for children and adults. They are a valuable diagnostic tool that allows dentists to see things in the mouth not visible to the naked eye.
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