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!
News & Updates
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.
What’s the Difference Between Invisalign Teen and Invisalign for Adults?
Invisalign also makes a line geared toward specifically to the needs of teenagers, and today we’d like to highlight a few of the things that make Invisalign Teen different from the original.
Back To School Draw
No need to buy school supplies. Schedule a dental check up between now and August 31st and be entered into a draw to win a backpack full of school supplies!
Can Children Get Gum Disease?
We typically think of gum disease as a malady reserved for older adults. However, children are at a risk for gum disease, too. For kids, as with adults, prevention is they key to healthy gums.
Smile Town Book Club: The Tooth Book, By Dr. Suess
Teeth: they sure do come in handy when you need to chew or smile! In The Tooth Book by the ever popular Dr. Suess, kids learn all about the things their teeth can do, and how to take care of them, too!
A Few Great Youtube Videos About Dental Health for Kids
Here on the SmileTown Langley blog, we often recommend children’s books about dental health and oral hygiene. But today, we’d like to share a couple of great Youtube videos about dental health for children.
Great Expectations: Prepare Your Child for the Dentist with a Hands-Off Approach
Children's expectations about dentistry and dental care can be quite different than those of their parents, and so taking a hands-off approach can sometimes go a long way in making those first appointment go well.
Protein & Oral Health
Most people know that calcium is an important part of keeping growing teeth strong and healthy. However, there are many other dietary elements that are important to the good oral health of children, and protein is one of them.
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