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.
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.
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.
An Oral Health Eggsperiment
If you’re a parent or teacher looking for a fun, hands on experiment to teach kids about dental health and facilitate discussion about oral hygiene and its importance, here’s a quick and easy idea using eggs!
5 Surprising Things the Dentist Can Tell by Looking at Your Child’s Teeth
There are many things the dentist can tell about your child’s daily life and health simply by examining his or her teeth. Here are 5 things you may not realize the dentist will notice!
Electric Toothbrushes For Children: What You Should Know
Children who struggle to maintain good oral hygiene with a manual toothbrush often find an electric toothbrush quite helpful. Here are some of the reasons that electric toothbrushes are such useful dental hygiene tool – particularly for kids.
5 Quick and Easy Oral Health-Friendly Treats
It's common knowledge that sugar can be bad news when it comes to oral health, and that it should be consumed in moderation. But if you need a quick fix that will satisfy your child’s sweet tooth without giving it a cavity, here are some suggestions for you!
Choosing a Toothbrush for Your Toddler
Toothbrushes come in all kinds of shapes and sizes these days, making it easy for you to choose one that’s just right for your toddler. Whether you're considering a manual or electric toothbrush for your child, this guide from our Langley children's dentists will help get you started.
When & Why is Fluoride Treatment Necessary?
Fluoride is important to the healthy development of children’s teeth. Here, our Langley dentists explain why and when fluoride treatment is necessary.
Order of Eruption: Primary Teeth
If you’re wondering when you should start expecting your child’s baby teeth to come in, and in which order they’re going to erupt, review this handy guide from our Langley dentists!
My Teething Baby is Grumpy! What Should I Do?
Teething can be extremely uncomfortable for babies. Here are some tips to help bring your baby some relief during teething.
Taking Care of Oral Piercings: A Guide for Teens
Oral (tongue, lip, cheek or uvula piercings) have long been popular among teens and adults alike. Though we typically advise against them, if your teen already has an oral piercing, here’s some advice for taking care of it to preserve his or her oral health.
Teaching Good Brushing Techniques: Chewable Revealing Tablets
When you're first teaching your children to brush and floss their teeth, it can be almost impossible to tell if they're getting them clean enough, and whether they're missing any spots. Chewable revealing tablets are a helpful tool for finding any remaining plaque after a brushing session.
New Moms & Oral Health
Taking care of your new baby can often takes precedence over taking care of yourself. While this is understandable, oral health is one area that new moms must not neglect - both for their own sake, and that of the baby.
Choosing Toothpaste & Floss for Children
You can make the brushing and flossing routine easier and more effective for your children by choose the right kind of toothpaste and floss.
Stages of Oral Development - The Teen Years
By the early teen years, most kids have developed almost all of their permanent teeth (except, in most cases, the wisdom teeth), and preventative dental hygiene (and occasionally orthodontics) will become the main feature in their dental care over the following years.
Choosing the Right Toothbrush for Your Child
A variety of factors must be considered when choosing a toothbrush for your child, including age, ability, and dental health needs. Follow The these simple guidelines when choosing toothbrushes for children.
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