dental health

Tooth decay is the number one chronic infectious disease affecting children in the U.S., according to the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD). It is a preventable disease that begins at home. If parents are lax about their child’s teeth, children may grow up thinking it is less of a priority. There are many misnomers […]

Early childhood cavities is the number 1 chronic disease affecting young children. It is 5 times more common than asthma and 7 times more common than hay fever. One reason for these alarming statistics are the misconceptions surrounding oral hygiene in children. In honor of pediatric dental health month we will discuss four common misconceptions […]