Mommy's little helper.
Pregnancy
1 Baby Bump: Treating Gingivitis in Pregnancy
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2 When Did Your Tot First Visit the Dentist?
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3 Test Your Baby Teeth Knowledge!
Health
4 Five Tricks For Brushing Up Dental Care
Shiloh Jolie-Pitt
5 When Did Your Lil One Lose Her First Tooth?
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6 Did You Brush Your Baby's Gums?
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7 Has the Tooth Fairy Increased Her Gifts in Your Home?
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8 TrendyKid Wash and Brush Timer Keeps Teeth Squeaky Clean
Water
9 Too Much of Good Thing: Test Your Fluoride Knowledge!
Regular use of mouthwash is a great habit to get into for continued dental health, but my dentist said something that struck me strange last time I visited. He instructed me to use mouthwash before I brushed, not after. "Before?" I asked. "Are you sure?" Yes, my dentist was sure. He explained that rinsing before you brush loosens food particles and buildup, making brushing even more effective. Read more
Maybe there can be too much of a good thing! Fluoride, which is added to toothpastes and city water supplies to reduce cavities and tooth decay, is now considered the culprit in a tooth-spotting epidemic that has hit pre-teens and teenagers. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, kids are suffering from fluorosis, a condition that is the result of over-fluoridated water, and Read more
Brush, swish, spit. If that's your dental routine, you may want to revise it. While a little brush is better than no brush at all, there are a few simple tactics that one can employ for a whiter and brighter smile. Do your pearly whites a favor and heed some of this advice from Dr. Jonathan Levine. Your smile will thank you. Brush your teeth right when you wake up. Plaque and bacteria Read more
I dread my six-month dental checkup because I know what they're going to say — "You're not flossing, are you?" I know brushing alone doesn't help clean between your teeth, and really I have no excuse except that I just don't do it. Here's some news that'll have us all reaching for the floss. When you don't floss regularly, food gets stuck between your teeth, which turns into sticky plaque and Read more
When dental health becomes a battlefield, it is time to try a new tactic. Lights and colors have always attracted tots and the TrendyKid Wash and Brush Timer ($7.50) uses both to keep kids at the sink until their hygiene tasks are complete. With a simple press of the button, mom (or tyke) chooses the cleaning to be completed and a green light begins to flash, setting off a two-minute timer for Read more
While getting my teeth cleaned the other day, my dentist asked me if I brush twice a day. "Of course. Ever since I was a kid," was my response. But she said that I should bring a toothbrush and toothpaste to work and brush after every meal, three times a day. She added that if I had time, I should brush after snacks and beverages like coffee, too. I know that means a lot of time spent at the Read more
Is the tooth fairy recession proof? A while back LilSugar readers told us about the wide range of monetary gifts the tooth fairy left their children. At the time, the mamas reported a $1 – $20 range depending on which tooth it was and how much they had in their wallets at the time. It would stand to reason that when the economy slides, parents are less apt to shell out big bucks for a simple Read more
Dental care begins well before baby's chompers make their debut. Pediatric dentists recommend that parents get in the habit of cleaning their little one's toothless grins once a day. One simple swipe of baby's gums with a wet washcloth is all it takes to get pre-teethers ready for good dental hygiene, but many parents skip it until the pearly whites are visible. Did you brush your baby's gums? Read more
Children of all ages love to show off their pearly whites – whether it's grinning from ear-to-ear or opening wide for a rebel yell. We've tested your teething knowledge, but how much do you actually know about the actual teeth once they are all in? Take this quiz to see if you're in the know about your lil one's teeth. Take the Quiz Read more
The tune "All I Want For Christmas Is My Two Front Teeth" may have a special meaning for Shiloh Jolie-Pitt this holiday season. When the 3-year-old beauty was spotted visiting a toy store in France, she was sporting a rather authentic-looking pirate costume — including a missing front tooth. The tooth fairy doesn't tend to start visiting lil ones until they reach the ripe old age of 6, though Read more
