The History of Toothpaste

Did you know that toothpaste throughout history included ingredients such as dried flowers, pepper, burnt bread, and charcoal? It seems strange to say the least, but some of these ingredients actually proved to be somewhat effective in preventing bad breath. Here is a short chronological list that covers the most interesting ingredients/methods in the history of toothpaste: Pumice, Burnt eggshells, …

Natural Teething Remedies to Soothe Your Baby

Teething is a painful milestone that every baby will go through. While dealing with a fussy, cranky baby can put you at your wit’s end, there are ways you can help your little one get through this experience. The following remedies are natural ways that effectively provide much needed relief to teething babies. Cold Applying something cold to numb the …

Holiday Food That Won’t Damage Kids’ Teeth

Between Halloween and the holiday season, your children’s lives are filled with delicious treats. However, many of these treats, like sticky caramels and hard peanut brittle, are damaging for their teeth. The best tip is to choose sweets that don’t stick around. Treats that quickly dissolve have limited contact with enamel and are less likely to form cavities. Another essential …

Snacks That Damage Your Kids’ Teeth

Every parent wants their child to live a healthy lifestyle, typically involving exercise, proper sleep and of course, a nutritious diet. However, many foods that are marketed as “healthy” are actually damaging your children’s teeth. So before you switch out all the junk food for healthy snacks, read about the following tooth-damaging foods: Dried Fruit Dried fruit needs to be …

Medford Pediatric Dentist 3 Tips for the Tooth Fairy.

There comes a time in every child’s life when they lose their baby teeth, whether through natural causes, or through the accidents, poor hygiene, and fights, that many children go through in their lives. Here are some fun ideas to help keep the tooth fairy fun for kids, while encouraging healthy habits. While this isn’t a permanent solution, and your …