Parent reading, five minutes at a time
No listicles, no scare tactics. Practical answers to the questions we get asked in the chair every week.
- First visits
- At home
- Nutrition
- Growing smiles
Every article
Four in-depth reads so far, with new ones each season. Subscribe to Tiny Teeth Tips in the footer to get them by email.
First visitsRead moreYour child's first dental visit: what really happens
No drills, no lectures. Here is exactly what a first visit looks like, minute by minute, and how to set your little one up for a great experience.
At homeRead moreThe two-minute brushing routine that actually works
Most kids brush for about 45 seconds. Here is a simple four-zone routine, the right toothpaste amounts by age, and tricks to end the bedtime battle.
NutritionRead moreTooth-friendly snacks for school lunches (and the sneaky sugar traps)
Crackers, fruit snacks and juice boxes cause more cavities than candy bars. Here is a dentist's list of better lunchbox swaps that kids actually eat.
Growing smilesRead moreWhy age 7 is the right time for an orthodontic check
Your child might still have baby teeth, but age 7 is when we can spot bite problems early and guide jaw growth. Here is what we look for.
Questions the blog did not answer?
Bring them to your child's next visit, or call us. We would rather talk it through than have you guessing at midnight.
