EARTH DAY is a great day to green your dental routine! 🌎 Taking care of the earth should be as routine as brushing your teeth everyday. Here are 3 Earth Day tips for you: 1. Conserve Water: turn off the tap while you brush!💧 2. Recycle: buy brushes made from recycled or renewable materials and [...]
The City Kids Dental team knows there are so many things to juggle as a parent. Here is why flossing should be one of them: Flossing is a fantastic way of keeping kid's teeth and gums healthy. It is good to be cavity free. Flossing sets your child up a lifetime of healthy oral hygiene [...]
Don't Get Surprised! Have you ever gotten a "surprise cavity"? Our City Kids families have the basics down. Most of us know that sugar is bad for teeth and overall health for that matter. We avoid obvious sugars, brush our teeth twice daily and even floss! Yet, sometimes we are surprised. A previous blog lured you in [...]
Fun Fact: The dab of toothpaste you squeeze onto your toothbrush is called a "nurdle." 🤓 A CDC study concluded that 40% of American children may be “overnurdling” and using too much toothpaste! At City Kids Dental North Shore, we recommend that you assist your child with brushing until approximately age 8. While working to build great habits, you [...]
Today is a perfect day to build a great tooth brushing routine and City Kids Dental North Shore is here to help with these 4 tips. Brush at least twice a day — brush for 2 minutes after breakfast and before bedtime. Print out a great brushing tracker great to track your progress each morning and [...]
Sleep is always important to our oral and overall health! Did you know that sleep: *Boosts our immune system-- Sleep is when our bodies produce white blood cells called T cells that regulate our bodies immune response. *Powers our brain function-- This means improved attention, behavior, learning and memory for all of our [...]
I am sure that a lot of us are finding ourselves bored, sedentary, longing for comfort foods and at home and snacking throughout the day! Are you reaching for fruit and veggies or Goldfish crackers? Cheese sticks or a party sized bag of chips? Our snacking tips are important to avoid tooth decay and [...]
We LOVE candy too! BUT... we also know some types of candy can do real damage to your teeth! Be aware of hard candies that can chip or break a tooth. They also tend to linger and bathe the teeth in sugar. Cavities are a result of bacteria using sugars to make acids that over [...]
🤪 STIR CRAZY from the COVID-19 Quarantine? 🤪 We’ve got you covered! Check Out 5 Ways You Can STAY SANE While Stuck at HOME! 🏡 1. BOARD GAMES... BOARD GAMES... and MORE BOARD GAMES. 🎲 Our Favorites... Jenga, Risk, Life, Monopoly, Connect Four, Sorry! 2. COOK TOGETHER. EAT TOGETHER. Try a NEW recipe that you make and eat together [...]
Your commitment to a consistent and thorough oral hygiene routine during your orthodontic treatment is essential for the best result. Orthodontic brackets and wires can trap food particles from everything you eat and drink. If you don’t keep your mouth clean, bacteria and plaque will build up and destroy your smile before it has a [...]
