When you look into the faces of these sweet children, you can’t help but want to do everything you can to keep them healthy and protected. Good oral health is just one part of general health, but it is important and can have an impact on their whole lives. For some, it is not a lack of desire to keep baby healthy but a lack of knowledge of how to do it. Probably the question I get asked the most is, “When do I begin to take care of my baby’s teeth?” The answer is sooner t

What could be more fundamental to good oral health than brushing your teeth? Brushing is something we have done so many times that we often go through the motions without even thinking. Brushing your teeth may not be rocket science, but there are some basic concepts that should be remembered. If you are going to take the time and effort to do it, why not do it right?!? When I discuss brushing habits and techniques with patients, I get a variety of responses. My favorite re