Did you know that cavities are the number one preventable childhood disease? Yes, this is not an “adult thing.” Early in childhood, kids could experience cavities due to the way they are fed, their oral habits, and their diet. In this episode, I will share with you what is Early Childhood Cavities (ECC), ways to…
As a mother and a dental hygienist, I feel the need to share with you how mouth breathing could affect would-be moms and children. Aside from cavities, breathing through the mouth could lead to potential issues in our child’s development. In this episode, we will learn how to identify the signs and symptoms of mouth…
My experience during childhood led me to study the effects of oral hygiene on our overall health. We often took what happens inside our mouths for granted and only sought help when it starts getting painful. Why do we always neglect the signs and symptoms that our mouths are showing us? In this episode, I…
Following the premature death of his mother from breast cancer, Dr. Platt began the journey of assimilating his knowledge about hormones and the importance of keeping them in balance for optimum health and wellness. Through the observation of thousands of patients, he uncovered secrets to the body’s master system, namely hormones. In 1995, he opened…
This brush is made Especially for Kids Cavities are the #1 preventable childhood disease, as a dental hygienist for over 30 years that statistic has not changed. I became a BURST ambassador because I love their products and this company is phenomenal like no other! Wizards have wands, fairies vave magic dust, lights have swords,…
Teething and Terrible 2’s I am still not sure why they are called the terrible 2”s? I think it should be called the terrible tweens! Two was a breeze! I loved that age. She did not talk back, was cuddly and inquisitive! As far as teeth go, between about 12 and 24 months, most toddlers…
In order to survive and thrive we need four things for our body Oxygen, Water, Nutrition and Sleep. All of these things start with our mouth and our nose. We treat our mouth and nose like isolateds parts of our body, the truth is if we want to be in the best possible health… our…
Getting to Know Your Little One The first few weeks of your newborn’s life is an exciting time. Being responsible for this tiny creature can also be a little scary, particularly if you’re not familiar with how a newborn looks and behaves. After all, they don’t come with a manual. Google is a great resource…
Last week we talked about pregnancy and your baby, how baby teeth begin forming and a pregnant mom’s diet during pregnancy as a very important part of healthy tooth development. Today I am going to dive into the breastfeeding vs bottle feeding debate. My opinion and research of how feeding your baby affects your baby’s…
Taking care of yourself should be first on the top of your do list if you are planning on starting a family or are already pregnant. After all if you are not healthy chances are your baby is not as healthy as they can be. A healthy mouth is not always something we think about,…