When does my child need fluoride?
The need for fluoride in a child should be determined by your dentist based on their particular age and risk of tooth decay. Here, our children's dentist explain.
Tips and Information For Parents
As parents, you likely have lots of questions and concerns about your kids' oral health. Here, we share many useful insights and tips that can help you stay informed about your children's long-term dental health.
Are eco-friendly and bamboo toothbrushes suitable for kids?
With concerns about the environment on the rise, switching to a bamboo toothbrush is a simple way to reduce the use of plastic at home. As long as you keep the same considerations in mind as when buying a plastic toothbrush, an eco-friendly toothbrush can be suitable for kids too.
The Early Years: Oral Health For Kids Ages 0-3
When you teach your child to take good care of their teeth, you're starting habits that will stay with them for their lifetime. Here, our children's dentists share some tips on how to care for your child's oral health from 0-3 years of age.
What's The Deal With Fluoride For Children?
Fluoride treatments are safe for children as well as being effective in decreasing the prevalence of cavities. Our Langley children's dentist explains what fluoride is and why it's important for your child's oral health.
Weird Ingredients They Used to Put in Toothpaste
The toothpaste you recognize in the stores today is very different from what people used in the past to clean their teeth. Here are a few of the weird ingredients that were once in toothpaste that you can share with yo...
Book: You Think It’s Easy Being the Tooth Fairy?
Sheri Bell-Rehwoldt's wonderful children's book You Think It’s Easy Being the Tooth Fairy? is the essential guide for every kid who loses a tooth!
Baby’s First Year of Oral Health: Tips for Parents
Here are a few tips for parents from our Smile Town Langley children’s dentist on how to handle baby’s first year of dental health.
How To Keep Your Teen’s Smile Healthy
Keeping their teeth and gums healthy as the grow into young adulthood should come naturally for teens who established good oral hygiene routines as children. That said, here are some tips from our Langley dentists on how to keep teens' smiles healthy.
A Tip For Parents: Try a Countdown Brushing Calendar
If you are having a hard time getting your kids to stay consistent about brushing and flossing, setting up a reward system via a countdown brushing calendar may help!
Elmo’s World: Brush Your Teeth
With this Sesame Street Video, your kids can brush their teeth with Elmo, and some special friends, too!
Oral Health-Friendly Lunchbox Ideas
If you’re in a bit of a rut when it comes to adding oral health-friendly snacks to your child’s lunchbox, here are a few options to try.
Our Favourite Tooth-Themed & Dental Health Products on Amazon
From helpful oral hygiene tools, to fun (or maybe a bit silly) tooth-themed items, here's Smile Town Langley's favourite tooth-themed, kid-friendly products available right now on Amazon.ca.
My kids hate brushing. What should I do?
Do your kids hate brushing their teeth? Here are a few tips to help make brushing more appealing to your child.
Unusual Tips for Teething Babies
If your baby is in the midst of teething, it may feel like nothing seems to help ease their discomfort. If you’ve tried everything else, here are a few unusual tips that could help get your family through this tough time.
Your Child’s First Dental Cleaning: What to Expect
Your child should begin visiting the dentist twice a year starting at the eruption of the first tooth. Here’s what to expect from the first dental cleaning.
What Causes Bad Breath in Children?
It happens to the best of us – occasionally, we all have less than pleasant breath! This is true for children as well. Learn about the causes of bad breath in children, and how it can be prevented.
Watch Video: Sesame Street's "Can't Go Wrong"
Elmo and his friend Abby rock out to a song about crunchy vegetables, and how great they are for your teeth, in this fun Sesame Street video clip!
How To Brush With an Electric Toothbrush
An electric toothbrush can make the brushing teeth easier and more fun for children. Here are some tips for teaching your child how to brush with an electric toothbrush.
Identifying & Avoiding Sugar in Packaged Foods
Sugar is one of the main culprits when it comes to tooth decay, and many of us try to avoid it for that reason. But sugar is sometimes hidden in certain packaged foods that you may not expect – here’s how to identify it.
When to Brush Your Teeth After Eating
While it may seem like a good idea to brush your teeth right away after eating, this isn’t necessarily the case!
How To Help If Your Child Is Nervous About Visiting the Dentist
Many people feel nervous about visiting the dentist, and that includes kids, too! Here’s how you, as a parent, can help your child feel better about her upcoming appointment.
Is Teeth Whitening Safe for Kids?
For a few important reasons, our Langley children's dentists advise against the use of teeth whitening products for children.
How to Make Flossing Easier for Kids & Teens
Children and teens must floss regularly (just like adults!) to keep their teeth and gums healthy. However, flossing can be tricky and a bit cumbersome, and young children in particular may struggle to properly manipulate the floss. Here are some ideas to help make flossing easier for kids and teens.
Oral Health Apps for Kids & Teens
There seems to be an app for almost everything these days, and that includes dental health. We’ve compiled a list of kid-friendly oral health apps that can help get children and teens to take more of an interest in their dental health.
What is Puberty Gingivitis?
Puberty gingivitis is the most preventable type of gingivitis in children. This oral disease is very similar to that in adults, with a few differences.
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