The First Doctor to Preach Dental Hygiene
Posted on November 14, 2019
The First Doctor to Preach Dental Hygiene Everyone today cleans their teeth (or at least knows that they should). We do it at home with a daily regimen of brushing, flossing and rinsing, and then we supplement home care with periodic professional dental cleanings. But the idea that it’s important to clean your teeth… Read more »
3 Ways to Teach Children Good Oral Hygiene at Home
Posted on October 31, 2019
No one wants to look in the mirror and see food caught in their teeth- it can be embarrassing. But keeping food from getting stuck in your teeth isn’t just about maintaining appearances. A clean mouth means a healthy mouth. With proper oral hygiene, you’ll avoid the build up of plaque, discoloration, gingivitis and other… Read more »
Halloween: A Kid’s Dream and a Dentist’s Nightmare
Posted on October 17, 2019
All kids (and some parents) want to load up on all the Halloween candy they can get. Why even have the “Trick” in “Trick or Treat”?! Right? As a pediatric dentist, I obviously don’t want your kids to eat too many sweets. Although I love seeing their smiling faces, I don’t want to find… Read more »
The Upsides and Downsides of Pacifiers
Posted on September 20, 2019
Babies are born with an innate sucking reflex for feeding, but babies also find sucking to be a soothing and enjoyable activity in itself. Pacifiers are a way to give babies an outlet for their sucking predisposition and to make them feel calm and reassured. The word “pacify” is right there in the name. Generally… Read more »
Best Healthy Snacks for Kids This School Year – Easy, Quick and On-The-Go
Posted on August 27, 2019
Summer is quickly approaching which means shuttling kids to soccer practice, busy days at dance recitals, sleepovers, and convenient snacks and meals in-between. Handing your kids pre-packaged snacks or stopping at the drive-thru saves time, but these snacks tend to contain larger amounts of calories and sugar which can lead to pesky cavities. Dr. Camps… Read more »