Mommy's little helper.
Sure kids adore the costume aspect of Halloween but the number one reason why wee ones look forward to the ghoulish holiday? The hunt for candy. Chocolate bars, candy corn, and bags of Skittles can make a youngster hopelessly in love with sugar but leave their pearly whites in pain. Thanks to Dr. Sherri Worth, a dentist to the stars and mother of three, we have some helpful tips to offer parents Read more
Children don't need an excuse to show off their pearly whites, but getting the kiddos to brush them on a regular basis may require some trickery. Lectures about cavities and future orthodontia don't seem to get them running to the bathroom, but some cute toothbrush holders and brushing accessories may just do the trick. Products like Toothpaste Pete ($5) stick right onto your current tube of Read more
If tooth brushing is a nightly battle in your home, you are probably dreading your tot's first visit to the dentist. The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends children visit the dentist by their first birthday while many of the pediatricians suggest kids wait until all their teeth have come in. When did your lil one first visit the dentist? Source When Did Your Tot First Read more
Much to my chagrin, I visited my dentist for a six–month–cleaning the other day. As a pregnant lady, they let me pass on x–rays that would otherwise harm my unborn child. They did not, however, let me escape scraping my pearly whites with the tartar removing scalpel that sounds like nails on a chalkboard and feels like a jackhammer on my gums. I was grateful to the hygienist for his hard Read more
Last week, I went to the dentist to have my own set of choppers cleaned and spoke with my dentist about my baby's teeth. Her advice was to wait until she turns 18 months to take her in for her first check-up when they will just count her teeth. The goal is to make the child feel comfortable during the first visit so she will want to return. In the meantime, I am trying to teach her about Read more
Some of the biggest names in Hollywood will share the big screen in the upcoming comedy What to Expect When You're Expecting, which follows different mothers-to-be as they prepare for the arrivals of their bundles of joy. Cameron Diaz, Brooklyn Decker, Anna Kendrick, and Elizabeth Banks are among the famous ladies who strapped on fake baby bumps to portray different kinds of pregnant women, and Read more
We're thrilled to present this smart Wise Bread story here on Savvy! Have you heard of the expression “penny wise, pound foolish”? It’s something I heard a lot growing up, from my parents, and it can have multiple meanings: You are very careful with small amounts of money, but throw caution to the wind with large amounts. This is akin to someone who eats from the dollar menu every day Read more
Mommy Dearest — We love our nanny — she takes amazing care of my son every day. But all of a sudden, her breath is so bad, that I honestly can't be around her and I actually think it's really gross that my son is around it all day. How do I address this with her? Any money she makes, she sends to her kids back home, so I doubt that she wants to pay for a dentist, but it's so gross that I am Read more
When seeing your doctor, gynecologist, dentist, or other specialist, women often get asked some tough questions like, "Do you smoke pot?" or "How many sexual partners have you had in the past year?" Whether it's because we're embarrassed, don't want to get lectured, or don't want to be judged, women tend to bend the truth a little in the exam room. However, it may be at the expense of their own Read more
Dental hygiene is really an everyday kind of activity. Or rather, a twice a day activity when it comes to brushing. Flossing, on the other hand, is easy to let fall by the wayside. When you slack on taking care of your gums regularly, your dentist will certainly scold you. Mine did many years ago, and her cautionary tale inspired me to floss regularly. However, I have noticed that my husband Read more
