With Valentine's Day around the corner, here are a few things that you can do to show your teeth some extra love! 
Brush to your favorite song 2x/day for 2 min each time
Choose red colored healthy snacks such as strawberries, raspberries, tomatoes, and bell peppers!
Show your dental family some love by visiting us at least twice a year!
Happy new year! Here are some healthy habits for your teeth to start off 2026 amazing!
1) Change out your toothbrush - we recommend changing out toothbrushes every 3 months.
2) Drink more water! - always keep a water bottle closeby to your child for easy access whenever they get thirsty! This helps to reduce the amount of sugary drinks they may consume otherwise.
3) Don't forget to make your regular check ups with your dentist and your child's dentist! We want to see you every 6 months to make sure your teeth are healthy and strong!
With all of our kids back in school and the viruses/illnesses are spreading again, it's really important to not only keep up good hand hygiene but good oral hygiene as well!
Did you know that a single toothbrush can hold as many 1.2 million bacteria? That's a lot! After your child gets sick, you may wonder if it's OK to even use the same toothbrush again!
So how do you take care of your toothbrush and how often do you need to change them out? These are great questions! A healthy and clean toothbrush means a healthy child!
Here is how you can take care of your child's toothbrush
- After using the toothbrush, shake it vigorously under tap water and store it in an upright position so that it can air out
- Make sure the toothbrush dries between uses
How often should you change your child's toothbrush?
1) It is recommended to change your toothbrush every 3 months
2) Studies have shown that after 3 months of normal wear and tear, the toothbrush becomes less effective at removing plaque from your child's teeth!
And super important! - if your child has had a cold, flu, mouth infection, or sore throat - change out the toothbrush! Germs can hide in the bristles and cause reinfection. We don't want your child to get sick again!
Keeping up the good habit of changing out your toothbrush often will not only keep your child's smile clean and bright, but also keeps your child healthy!
When you go for dental visits, your child's pediatric dentist may advise against giving your child certain types of food because they are more likely to cause cavities. We all know the amount of sugar plays a large role in cavities, but did you know that the texture of foods can also contribute?
Sticky foods, such as cookies, chips, and gummy candies are all squishy textures that stick into all of the deep grooves of your child's teeth. If not brushed out, these foods stay in the teeth and allow a place for bacteria to come in and start causing cavities!
So if your child gets these items as snacks, make sure that you are helping them brush the tops of their teeths extremely well after!
