Top 5 Symptoms of Teething

Teething is a natural process and at times infants may exhibit distress including but not limited to: 1. Crying 2. Increased Drooling 3....

Pea Sized is for Peas

Babies should have their teeth brushed twice a day with a fluoride free toothpaste. After the age of two, fluoride toothpaste can be...

Don't Go Coconuts Over Your Toothpaste

The beauty and personal hygiene market is full of products making use of the many healing properties of coconut. The coconut is a plant...

Are We Flossing?

Baby Teeth are made of the same tissues as adult teeth but are actually more susceptible to decay because of their thinner enamel. As...

Brush to the Beat

TOOTH TALES Toothbrushing is a fundamental part of a good oral hygiene regimen. Most kids think of brushing as a chore and like to rush...

Spinach Between your Teeth is a Good Thing?

Wondering what causes that fuzzy residue to sit on your teeth when you eat spinach? The oxalic acid found in spinach binds with calcium...

Toothbrushing in Japan

TOOTH TALES In Japan, school students are instructed to brush their teeth after lunch. Students store toothbrush holders and cups in...

To soothe or not to soothe

A natural calming agent for babies, self-soothing has many benefits. However, after the age of two, the palate begins to expand...