Calcium & Oral Health
Calcium-rich foods and beverages, such as dairy products and dark leafy greens, can have some great long term health benefits, so it's important to include them in your child’s diet.
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How Safe is Sedation For Children?
At Smile Town Dentistry in Langley, our dentists recommend sedation for children who feel a great deal of anxiety when it comes to dental care.
Stages of Oral Development - 0 - 2 Years of Age
In the first two years of life, babies develop their first set of teeth - their baby teeth. This period is an extremely important one for good oral health.
Stages of Oral Development: 2 - 4 Years of Age
When children are between the 2 and 4, teething continues with the eruption of molars, and new eating patterns can have an impact children’s oral health.
SmileTown Book Club - Sugarbug Doug, by Ben Magleby
The SmileTown Burnaby Book Club Series will feature informative, engaging, and comforting books for children about visiting the dentist.
Why Are Teens at a Higher Risk of Gum Disease?
Teens are at a higher risk of gum disease as a result of the hormonal changes they go through as they develop into adults. Fortunately, there are various effective ways to reduce this risk for your teenager.
Refined Carbohydrates & Oral Health
Refined carbohydrates break down into simple sugars when they linger in the mouth, making them just as bad as sugary sweets when it comes to your child’s oral health.
SmileTown Book Club: Dr. De Soto Goes to Africa, by William Steig
A new feature for the SmileTown Dentistry Blog, the SmileTown Book Club Series will feature informative, engaging, and comforting books for children about visiting the dentist.
Oral Health-Friendly Christmas Treats
A great way to curb your children’s sugar intake during the Christmas time is to provide some healthier festive alternatives now and again. Here are some of our favorite ideas!
Is Fluoride Really Safe?
Fluoride sometimes gets bad press for being dangerous for children’s health. Here are some facts about fluoride to help set your mind at ease.
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