For parents with little ones at home, corralling their children into bed every night can be a challenge. The house becomes a flurry of activity after dinner, and kids can put up a battle against brushing their teeth and going to sleep even though their little bodies are exhausted from their day. What to do? Our SmileTown Burnaby dentists share some advice.
No parent looks forward to learning that their child has a cavity. However, children will also take this news much harder than the adults in their life will. Today, our Smiletown Burnaby dentists offer some advice about preparing your child for their first filling.
There is a good chance that your teenager isn't particularly thrilled about getting braces put in. Luckily, orthodontics has come a long way and, these days, there are a number of treatment options available. Here, our SmileTown Burnaby dentists explain what options your teen has for their orthodontic treatment.
It's common knowledge that sugar can have a negative impact on your oral health and should be consumed in moderation by both adults and children. However, if you are hosting a party for your child and a few friends, it can be difficult to find snacks and treats that are more oral health friendly than gummy worms! Here, the dental team at Smile Town Burnaby offers some suggestions.
Resisting peer pressure can be hard for teens. But when it comes to smoking especially, it's important that parents arm them with the tools they need to resist – both for their long-term health, and for their oral health.
Teething can be a difficult and uncomfortable process for both you and your baby. however, if you know what to expect ahead of time, and how to handle the issues that arise, it can go a lot more smoothly.
There’s lot’s of advice out there telling parents how to talk to their children about visiting the dentist. Today, we’re here to tell you what not to say!
While most people don’t remember much about when their baby teeth were replaced by permanent teeth, most adults do remember when their last set of permanent molars – their wisdom teeth – came in!
There is a common misconception that sports drinks are a healthier choice than other common drinks, such as pop or fruit juice, but in fact, they can cause serious damage to your teeth.
Everything in the body is connected, and many of the same vitamins and minerals necessary for general health are necessary for oral health, too.
A great resource to help get your kids ready – and excited – to visit the dentist.
Enter your email address below to get the FREE activity book and to receive our latest news and updates.