When to Ditch the Baby Bottle and Why
Our dentists recommend that babies give up the bottle entirely by their first birthday. That's because longer bottle use may lead to cavities or other health risks for children.
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Our Favourite Tooth-Themed & Dental Health Products for Kids
From silly and fun tooth-themed items, to helpful oral hygiene tools, here's Smile Town Burnaby's favourite kid friendly products.
My kids hate to brush their teeth. What should I do?
Do your kids hate to brush their teeth? Here are a few tips from our Smile Town dentists to help make brushing more fun for your child.
Unusual Tips for Teething Babies
If your baby is teething, it may feel like nothing helps to ease their discomfort. If you’ve tried everything else, here are a few unusual tips that could help get your baby through this tough time.
Baby’s First Year of Oral Health: Tips for Parents
Here are a few tips for parents from out Smile Town North Delta children’s dentist on how to handle baby’s first year of oral health.
Dairy-Free Calcium Sources for Kids
While milk and other dairy products are great sources of many different nutrients, including calcium, some kids either can't or won't eat enough dairy foods to get the calcium they need.
A Tip For Parents: Try a Countdown Brushing Calendar
If you are having a hard time getting your kids to stay consistent about brushing and flossing, setting up a reward system via a countdown brushing calendar may help!
Elmo’s World: Brush Your Teeth
With this Sesame Street Video, your kids can brush their teeth with Elmo, and some special friends, too!
3 Two-Minute Songs to Play During Brushing
It can be tricky getting kids to brush for the full two minutes required for optimum oral health. To make it a little more fun, here are three great songs to play for your kids while they brush!
Early Baby Tooth Loss: What To Do
Baby teeth are supposed to fall out to be replaced by permanent teeth, but sometimes they can fall out too early. Find out what to do when this happens.
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