There are so many amazing imagination and role playing toys out there. These dentistry-inspired toys and games may help your child become more comfortable with different dental tools and excited about going to see the dentist! We love it when kids tell us how much they
Our local Stratford family dentists, Dr Kolanska and Dr Codreanu have young children of their own. For them, this year Halloween (like everything else in 2020) may be a little bit different. While many families may not feel comfortable going door to door for trick-or-treating, that does
A “Halloween Boo” is a little gift or treat left on your porch anonymously by a neighbour. The idea is to surprise someone with a little bit of fall cheer. It does not need to be expensive or fancy but it does need to be
BACKGROUND Egg shells and teeth have something in common; both can be weakened by acid. When you put an egg in vinegar (a weak acid similar to what causes cavities), it attacks the shell, making it soft and weak. When teeth are exposed to acids
The food your child eats for lunch and snacks should provide the energy and nutrients to help them get through the school day, as well as aid in their growth and development. “Teeth and gums need a wide range of essential vitamins and minerals to
Making oral health a priority is key to lifelong health, no matter how old you are. In fact, oral health begins before birth! Children should see a dentist as soon as their first tooth erupts or by the time they’re 12 months old. They should start seeing
October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. But for 1 in 8 women in the U.S., breast cancer is a year-round battle. With those odds, most of us know someone who has or will be diagnosed with breast cancer sometime in their lives. We have mothers,
HALLOWEEN IS SUCH A FAMILIAR PART OF NORTH AMERICAN CULTURE, IT’S EASY TO OVERLOOK THE HEALTH IMPACTS OF INDULGING IN THIS ANNUAL CELEBRATION. DID YOU KNOW THAT TOOTH DECAY CAN TAKE HOLD IN AS LITTLE AS 20 MINUTES? Here are some tips to avoid scary
You care about the dental health of children in your neighborhood, but you do not want to be a joyless Halloween witch who dispenses only toothbrushes and floss. There is no need to scream; there are plenty of healthy Halloween treats that will satisfy hungry
Everyone enjoys a tasty snack, especially when you’re hitting that mid-morning or that mid-afternoon slump and you need a little extra pick me up to get you through the rest of the day. However, there might be more going on than satisfying your hunger. When