One of the most ironic things about being human is that so many of the foods and drinks we enjoy the most do not provide us with nutritional value. At Foothill Dental Care
6 Facts Parents Should Know About Their Child’s First Tooth
Teeth typically develop between 6 and 12 months. It is hard to tell when a first tooth may appear. Some babies’ first tooth barely shows up on time for their first birthday.
My Teeth Hurt After I Eat Candy
Candy is a reward, a snack you eat while watching a movie, and a big part of many special occasions, including birthdays and Halloween. But why does eating candy hurt your teeth?
3 Easy Tips to Have a Healthy Mouth During Halloween
Halloween is around the corner, which means candy, candy, and more candy for kids. And when kids have easy access to all kinds of sweets, they can get carried away.
Causes of Tooth Decay in Kids
As a parent, you want to make sure your child is happy and healthy. A healthy lifestyle also means creating good habits for oral and dental health to help prevent tooth decay. When you know how cavities form…
5 Daily Dental Care Tips
With all the information on the internet, most people will turn to Google to read up on dental-related things they are curious about. It’s that, or they talk with their dentist to confirm their suspicions…
7 Top-Rated Toothpaste for Kids at Target
As your little ones grow, their oral care needs will change. Luckily, there are plenty of products on the market specifically designed for young children. What…
Precautions for Oral Piercings
Ears. Lips. Bellybuttons. Piercings have become very popular, especially among teenagers and young adults. But piercings can cause many complications, especially oral piercings. Oral piercings, or the tongue splitting trend, may look cool, but they can be hazardous to your oral health.
Yes, You Should Brush Your Tongue
While most people brush and floss twice a day, many are doing their mouth a disservice by not cleaning the bacteria living on your tongue. From fighting bad breath or just for keeping up good dental health, cleaning your tongue is important. Your tongue is covered in bacteria. Coffee turns it brown, red wine turns...
Teeth Grinding – A Bigger Problem Than You Realize
There are a number of steps you can take to prevent tooth grinding, aka bruxism. Teeth grinding is a way to cope with stress since it releases endorphins in your brain, causing you to feel good. Since teeth grinding is so common, it can be easily viewed as nothing more than a minor annoyance. Sure,...