Category Archives: Dentistry for Kids
Explore the History of the Tooth Fairy and Get a Free Customized Certificate for Your Child!
Taking a trip down memory lane, you will more than likely recall that exciting moment when you lost a tooth. You know the drill. You put it under your pillow at night, and in the morning, it’s gone – replaced with a shiny coin or bill. But have you ever wondered where this tradition comes […]
Autism Awareness Day: April 2, 2017
I always look forward to writing my regular articles for our website and Brantford’s community newspaper as I find it satisfying to educate people about dental health, something that as a dentist, is obviously very important to me. However, today’s article will be a bit different. Although it is not entirely dentistry related, it does […]
12 Ways To Help Prevent Or Conquer Your Child’s Fear Of The Dentist
The onset of many phobias and fears often happens in childhood, and dental anxiety is no exception. This is why it is so important for us as parents and dental professionals to work together to nip this problem in the bud. By allaying your child’s fears of the dentist now, we can have a significant […]
Dr. Steve’s Top 10 Reasons To Visit The Dentist Regularly
1) Help Prevent Gum Disease & Tooth Loss Gum disease is one of the leading causes of tooth loss. If diagnosed in its early stages (gingivitis), it can be treated.Waiting, however, can lead to a more advanced stage called periodontitis. 2) Screening for Oral Cancer Oral cancer can be deadly. However, if diagnosed early, it […]
Why To Get A Sportsguard That’s Fitted By Your Dentist
It is so important that are kids are wearing the proper mouth protection while participating in any sport where a mouth injury can occur including football, field hockey, ice hockey, baseball, basketball, softball, wrestling, soccer, lacrosse, rugby, inline skating and martial arts. While there is an abundance of pre-made and “boil and bite” types of […]
Ten Things To Hand Out This Halloween Instead Of Candy
According to Statistics Canada, there has been a dramatic increase in unhealthy weights among children. In 1978, 15% of children in Canada were overweight or obese; by 2007, this number had risen to 29 per cent. And that’s not all… Childhood tooth decay is also on the rise. According to a Toronto Public Health survey, […]
Some Words Of Wisdom About Wisdom Teeth
What are wisdom teeth? Also known as “Third Molars”, wisdom teeth are the last teeth to erupt in the mouth. Usually there are four in total, one in each back corner of the mouth. They typically appear between the ages of 17 and 24 (when a person is thought to become wise, hence their name) […]
The Latest Dental Research… And How It Applies To You
As a Dentist, I spend many hours reading dental Journals to ensure that I keep current in my field. Taking things a step further, I thought I’d share a summary of some of the latest research findings with you and provide some recommendations accordingly. Cheese may prevent cavities Journal: General Dentistry Summary: Researchers looked at […]
7 Bad Oral Health Habits To Kick
“It is easier to prevent bad habits than to break them.” – Benjamin Franklin. In the spirit of this quote, I address some of the most common dental-related bad habits I have seen over the years with the following two goals in mind: To enable parents to identify these habits early on in their children […]
7 Ways To Get Your Kids To Care For Their Teeth
Kids will be kids, and that means that they won’t always make decisions and behave in ways that are in their best interest. So it’s up to us as parents to help them along, and encourage them as best we can. Toothcare is one of those areas where parental involvement is usually needed. Here are […]
