At Rolling Oaks Dental, our patients know that we are big fans of the Philips Sonicare toothbrush. We've tried all of the competitors toothbrushes and we still like Philips Sonicare the best. No one pays me to say that. If something changes and Sonicare calls me tomorrow and … [Read more...]
Chew Gum to Prevent Dental Cavities
Ten years ago I went into Whole Foods looking for xylitol chewing gum. I think I paid seven dollars for one small little package. It was pretty fringe back then, but now xylitol gum is readily available on the market. If you chew gum, chew gum with xylitol as the … [Read more...]
ADA Recommends Fluoride Toothpaste for Baby’s First Tooth
Twenty five percent of all children in the United States have had a cavity before entering kindergarten. Unfortunately, many of these cavities remain untreated! In response to this alarming rate of cavities in children, the American Dental Association has updated the … [Read more...]
Are baby teeth important?
"It doesn't matter if baby teeth get cavities, they're going to fall out anyway." Unfortunately for many children, this is a very popular myth among parents. Primary teeth are critical for many reasons. If a child has deep decay in a primary tooth, it could lead to extreme … [Read more...]
When should my child have his/her first dental visit?
Parents frequently ask me, "When should my child have his/her first dental visit?" When I tell them I like to have the first visit at 6 months of age, the typical response is a look of shock! The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry suggests that the year one dental visit … [Read more...]