Getting your child to brush their teeth can be a battle but the challenge is well worth it. Dental caries (better known as tooth decay or cavities) is a disease, not just a hole in the tooth. The pain and suffering due to untreated tooth decay can lead to problems in eating, speaking and paying attention in school. In other words, cavities hurt. One way to avoid cavities is to make sure your child brushes twice a day, every day with a soft … [Read more...] about The Brushing Battle…
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It’s All In The Crunch!
With the start of school and packing lunches, we encourage healthy choices of fruits and vegetables. Certain foods can actually help clean your teeth and mouth. Carrots are a great choice. The fibrous make up of carrots help to scrape off plaque and food particles just like toothbrush bristles. Carrots stimulate the gum tissue and triggers saliva formation. The saliva creates an alkaline environment in the mouth, helping ward off cavities … [Read more...] about It’s All In The Crunch!
Bon Voyage~Jill
Parkview Dental says bon voyage to Jill Auger. Jill has been a valuable member of the Parkview Dental family for over twenty years and will be greatly missed. She has taken wonderful care of our patients and we wish Jill and her family all the best. Good Luck Jill! Doctors and Staff of Parkview Dental. … [Read more...] about Bon Voyage~Jill
Annual Candy Buy Back
Parkview Dental is having their Annual Halloween Candy Buy Back. We will collect unopened candy starting Thursday, November 1st to Thursday, November 8th in exchange for a movie gift card and popcorn. Candy collected will be sent to the troops serving our country. … [Read more...] about Annual Candy Buy Back
Avoid Scary Tooth Decay This Halloween…Don’t let Halloween Candy be a Nightmare!
If your kids are like most, they're going to come home from trick-or-treating with lots and lots of candy. And who doesn't love Halloween candy? But we all know that the sugary candies at Halloween bring tooth decay in their wake. By following these simple steps, your family can have all the fun of Halloween without harming kids' teeth in the process! Teach your kids the importance of moderation with sweets. They don't need to gorge … [Read more...] about Avoid Scary Tooth Decay This Halloween…Don’t let Halloween Candy be a Nightmare!
Back To School Tips
Here are some back to school tips for dental health: brush and floss two times a day~morning and bedtime brush for a total of two minutes~tooth timers work great choose beverages like milk and water which help strengthen teeth choose healthy snacks for your lunch box~pack fruits and veggies Parkview Dental wishes all of our students a wonderful and safe 2012 school year! … [Read more...] about Back To School Tips
