Did you know that Americans spend about 6.1 billion hours doing taxes each year? Fortunately, tax day has come and gone, which means you can leave all of the paperwork behind you. Now, you can just look forward to your tax refund arriving! If you haven’t quite decided what to spend it on yet, here are four reasons to consider investing it in your smile.

Is your child a bit nervous about losing their baby teeth? That’s completely natural. Although you as the parent know it’s a completely normal part of growing up, your little one might need some time to digest the fact that their teeth are going to start falling out. Naturally, you want the experience to be a stress-free as possible. That’s why we are sharing # tips to help!

Want to shave months off of your Invisalign treatment timeline? Whether it’s because you have a special event, like a wedding, in your near future or because you simply don’t want to wait any longer than you need to for your dream smile, there is a way. Keep reading to learn a few insider tips for speeding up your time with braces!

Does your child love drinking apple or orange juice with their breakfast or as an afternoon pick-me-up? While fruit juices are marketed as healthy, just 8 ounces can contain up to 23 grams of sugar – that’s just as much as soda! That’s why it’s so important to be truly mindful of how your child’s diet impacts their oral health. Keep reading for an in-depth look at the effects of fruit juice on your child’s teeth.

Healthy teeth are crucial – they play an essential role in smiling, chewing, and even communicating. If they are decayed and damaged, then your child’s overall health and happiness are at risk. That’s why special needs dentistry is so important! If you’re having trouble finding an oral hygiene routine that works, keep reading to learn a few helpful tips.

The moment you welcome your child into the world, you know you would do anything to keep them happy and healthy. As a result, you give them lots of cuddles, create a comfortable crib for them, read them lots of books, and give them a bottle when they are hungry. Unfortunately, if you aren’t careful, their feeding habits can lead to a phenomenon known as “baby bottle tooth decay.” To learn more about the causes and prevention, read on!

Halloween is almost here! By now, your child has probably picked out their costume and trick-or-treat bag in anticipation of going door-to-door to collect copious amounts of candy. While these sugary treats aren’t ideal for their oral health, indulging in the right ones can significantly reduce their risk of developing cavities after Halloween. So, keep reading to learn candies that made the “best” and “worst” list!

From Santa Claus to the Easter Bunny, there are numerous mythological creatures that add a little extra magic to your little one’s childhood. One of the most popular ones? The tooth fairy! In the U.S., children are taught to place their teeth underneath their pillow in hopes of receiving a small treat, like money or a toy. If your child is in the process of growing into their new smile, now is a great time to share with them some tooth fairy stories from around the world. Here are four to get the conversation started.

As a new parent, you likely have a thousand questions on your mind, from what sleep schedule is best to how your baby’s bottles and pacifiers should be cleaned. After all, you want to keep your little one as happy and healthy as possible! That’s why implementing a solid oral hygiene routine is important, from their first gummy grin to their smile in their senior photos. With this in mind, keep reading for a guide to how baby teeth typically come in and fall out.

Breast milk comes with a seemingly endless number of benefits. In addition to providing your baby with antibodies that can help them fight off viruses and bacteria, breastfeeding helps with the development of your little one’s smile! Keep reading for four interesting facts about nursing and oral health!