When I was a child, chalky chewable vitamins were the thing. I remember Flintstone vitamins and Sunkist Vitamin C chewables fondly. Sometimes, I would eat more than one because they tasted so good, but never more than three or four! I'd probably heard somewhere that you could … [Read more...]
Choosing a Dentist for Your Child
First impressions are everything, and it's great when a child's first dental experience is a positive one. It is very important to get off on the right foot, or tooth as the case may be! Choosing the right dentist for your child's first dental visit is the first step. Here are … [Read more...]
Healthy Diet Choices to Prevent Dental Cavities in Children
Diet is the most critical factor in determining your risk for getting cavities. While oral hygiene habits, genetics, medication, and overall health are contributing factors, diet is the most important by far. The epidemic of dental decay in the United States is directly linked to … [Read more...]
Parents Allowed! Parents in the Room for Dental Treatment on Children
Treating children is one of my favorite things to do in dentistry. I’ve been doing dentistry for children since I first started in private practice, and I’ve grown more committed and confident in treating children every year. It’s one of the most challenging and rewarding … [Read more...]
3 Features that Make the Sonicare for Kids Toothbrush A Must Have
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...]