9 out of 10 smokers have tried their first cigarette by the age of 18. Only 2 percent of smokers try their first cigarette after the age of 26. That means adolescence and early adulthood are crucial years in preventing a smoking habit. Do you know what to do if you catch your … [Read more...]
Parents Urged to Store Kids’ Baby Teeth for Stem Cells
When kids lose their baby teeth (also known as temporary teeth or primary teeth), they make space for their adult teeth to come in. But parents may have more reason to hang on to them than simply as a memento of childhood. And the tooth fairy could be flying away with more than … [Read more...]
“Toothful Tales” Children’s Book Teaches Kids the Importance of Dental Health
Do you dread the day when you have to take your children to the dentist? Dr. Jeanette Courtad, DDS knows this feeling all too well. She decided to make a change in the way kids learn about their dental health. She wrote a book series called "Toothful Tales” to promote oral health … [Read more...]
She Has Your Cavities: Why Parents Have Kids with Cavities
We love it when our child has our eyes or our partner’s dimples. But, children don’t only inherit our good traits. They can take on our bad habits, too, like poor dental hygiene practices. Parents with anxiety or fear of the dentist are more likely to have kids with … [Read more...]
What to Eat on Halloween – Trick-or-Treating Tips for Parents
Happy Halloween! For some, Halloween is the best day of the year. Everyone dresses up in festive—and mostly scary—costumes. Horror movies frighten innocent TV watchers at every commercial break and there’s no lack of sugary sweets to be had. But, for parents, navigating … [Read more...]
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