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.
Most parents know that sugar is bad for their children's teeth and causes cavities, but some foods contain processed sugars, while others have natural sugars. Today, our Smiletown Langley dentists explain whether natural or processed sugars are worse for your kid's teeth.
Our dentists at SmileTown Langley always do our best to keep your child feel at ease during their appointments. However, our dentists would still like to share some advice to help you and your child know how you can prepare for their first orthodontist visit.
For many children and their parents, dental injury is a common issue. Here, our Langley dentists list the most common dental injuries in kids and how they can be prevented.
Your child's pediatric dentist and orthodontist can both help to protect their oral health. Today, our dentists in Langley explain the link between children's dental care and orthodontics.
Thumbsucking can have a negative effect on your child's oral health if it persists past a certain age. Our Langley dentists list the specific issues this habit can cause.
While every child is at risk for tooth decay, some may face increased risk of cavities due to nutritional, genetic and other factors. Our Langley dentists explain how to tell if your child may fall into this category.
Like adults, children and teens can experience tooth sensitivity, which may be marked by tingling, stinging or even painful sensations. Our Langley dentists list reasons your child or teen's teeth may be sensitive and this issue can be addressed.
You and your child have just been told they’ll need orthodontic treatment. One way to get them to take an active role in their orthodontic health is to share an interest in the topic. In this post, our Langley dentists share a few fun facts about orthodontics to explore with your kids!
Did you know that even young children can have orthodontic issues treated? Our team at SmileTown Langley list how interception orthodontics and early treatment can help your young kid's oral health.
Teens can experience a range of oral health issues as their mouths and bodies go through significant changes. Our SmileTown Langley dentists explore some of these issues and their causes in this post.
If you've got little ones at home, you know that getting children into bed every night can be challenging! The after-dinner rush can feel like a sprint instead of a time to wind down and treasure your time together as kids can push back against brushing their teeth and going to sleep even though their little bodies are exhausted. What to do? Our SmileTown Langley dentists share some advice.
Sometimes, people consider sports drinks to be a healthier option than sodas or juices. However, our SmileTown Langley dentists want to explain how these drinks can cause serious damage to your teeth.
While teething can be a difficult and painful process both for babies and their families, knowing what you can expect from the teething process as the parent of a baby can help things go a bit smoother. Here, our SmileTown Langley dentists explain what parents should know about teething.
As they grow up, children's mouths are in an almost continuous process of development. Below, you'll learn what to expect during your child's oral development between the ages of 4 and 6.
Our dental team at Smile Town Langley understands that resisting peer pressure can sometimes be extremely difficult for teens. But it is essential to resist than when it comes to smoking – both for the sake of overall health, and the health of your teeth.
When it comes to your kid's oral health, not all lunch foods are created equal. Here are 5 ideas for packing your child's school lunch that, along with regular brushing and flossing, will help promote oral health!
Although they will eventually be replaced by permanent teeth, primary teeth (or baby teeth) play key roles in your child's longterm dental health. Today our Smile Town Langley dentists walk through why primary tooth decay matters and how you can prevent it in your child.
Dental care that kids receive over the course of their childhood is important to promoting lifelong oral health. There are many methods you can use to prevent cavities (or tooth decay) in your child's teeth, and our Smile Town Langley dentists are here to make a few recommendations.
Dentist appointments can sometimes cause children to feel discomfort. One way for them to overcome this is by understanding what happens at the dentist. Here are 3 books you can read with your child to help them mentally prepare!
While baby teeth are temporary, diligent care for them in early childhood can lead to lifelong oral health. Our Smile Town Langley dentists explain the importance of early childhood dental care.
While crowded or misaligned primary teeth will eventually be replaced, there are many benefits to early identification and intervention when it comes to orthodontic issues. Here, our Smile Town Burnaby dentists walk you through the benefits of interceptive orthodontics.
You know that brushing teeth is key to maintaining your oral health. But how often should you be brushing? And why so often and long? Here, our Smile Town Langley dentists explain some of the whys and hows of brushing.
While brushing and flossing are key to maintaining good oral health, the food you eat plays a significant role in keeping your smile healthy. Here, we at Smiletown Langley propose 5 ideas for making your dinners more oral health-friendly.
Every child has different needs when it comes to dental care. Some simply feel more anxious or afraid of visiting the dentist than others. Here, our Smile Town Langley dentists suggest some techniques for you to relieve your child's dental anxiety leading up to and during dental appointments.
Smile Town Langley has selected their favourite handy (and sometimes silly) dental tools and toys from Amazon.ca to help promote your child's oral health!
This fun resource will help your kids get ready – and excited – about visiting the dentist.
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