Posts Tagged ‘children’s dental health’
Tis the season…To Eat!
And not usually anything healthy. Not only is this time of year hard on our waistlines, but it can be hard on our teeth as well. We have always been told that we should brush right after eating.
Read MoreFlu Season + Holiday Season = Your Season?
It’s The Holiday Season again. This means parties, lunches, dinners and family gatherings. We share a lot of time with a lot of people during this season and unfortunately, we also share a lot of germs with them! No wonder it seems people are always getting sick this time of year!
Read MoreA Mom’s Concern About Her Child Losing a Baby Tooth too Early
A Patient Asks Edmonton Pediatric Dentist, Dr. Molly Rodgers: My son is almost 2 1/2 years old and due to a previous injury to his front tooth, the nerve started growing out the back of the tooth. So, a few weeks ago, he had to have it pulled. It wasn’t bothering him at all; actually…
Read MoreGet Informed On Fluoride and Your Child
Fluoride and Your Child Fluoride is a mineral found in soil, water (both fresh and salt) and various foods. It has a positive effect on oral health by making teeth more resistant to decay. Fluoride can also prevent or even reverse tooth decay that has started.
Read MoreWhat Do You Know About Early Childhood Tooth Decay?
Tooth decay can happen when your child’s teeth come in contact with too much sugar. This sugar helps bacteria grow. Acids that the bacteria make cause the teeth to decay. Many of the liquids that your child drinks contain sugar, including milk, formula and fruit juices. Eating snacks with sugar also places more sugar on…
Read MoreGum Disease is Linked to Low Birth Weight Babies {Guest Blog post for ModernMama Edmonton Southwest}
This Guest Post by Dr. Molly Rodgers originally appeared on ModernMama Edmonton Southwest. GUM DISEASE IS LINKED TO LOW BIRTH WEIGHT BABIES For several years now we have known that there is a link between gum disease (periodontal disease)
Read MoreHey Moms! Have You Heard?
Did you know that the Canadian Dental Association has recently changed their recommendation for what age to take your kids to the dentist for the first time?
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