Dental Health

What Parents Should Know About Baby Teeth

Your baby’s first tooth is an exciting milestone, but a good infant oral care routine begins much earlier. Although baby teeth aren’t permanent, it’s still important to care for them until your child’s permanent teeth erupt. Taking care of your child’s baby teeth supports proper speech and muscle development and builds healthy dental hygiene habits. When do baby teeth come…

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How Crohn’s and Ulcerative Colitis Can Affect Your Oral Health

Your oral health doesn’t operate in a vacuum. Certain general health conditions can exacerbate oral health issues, including Crohn’s and ulcerative colitis. If you’ve been diagnosed with either or both of these conditions, keeping up with regular dental visits can help you manage the oral health side effects. Here’s an overview of how Crohn’s and ulcerative colitis can affect your…

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Are Electric Toothbrushes Better for Your Oral Health?

Choosing the right toothbrush can improve your oral health. While your dentist at Fioritto Dental will be happy to make recommendations for your dental healthcare needs, many people still wonder if electric toothbrushes clean teeth better than their manual counterpart. Generally, the answer is yes: electric toothbrushes make it easier to clean food debris from your teeth and gums. Here’s…

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What to Know About Baby Bottle Tooth Decay

Taking care of your child’s baby teeth is more important than you may realize. Many people assume tooth decay isn’t a concern because baby teeth are not permanent. Unfortunately, tooth decay can spread and cause damage to underlying permanent teeth. Baby bottle tooth decay is a common name for extensive tooth decay in infants and toddlers. What is baby bottle…

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Try These Dentist-Approved Foods for Packed Lunches

Whether you’re packing lunch for yourself or your children, it’s wise to keep dental health in mind. Although brushing your teeth after every meal helps fight off cavities, eating at school or work can make brushing and flossing impractical. These dentist-approved foods are packed with nutrients to support your dental health: Crunchy fruits and vegetables: Crunchy fruits and vegetables can…

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Common Myths about Kids’ Teeth

Myths concerning kids’ teeth are especially common. Many of these myths come from well-intended people, but they won’t help your children’s dental health. Here are some common myths about kids’ teeth and what you should know instead. Myth 1: Fruit juice is safe for my child’s teeth Fruit juice contains many nutrients. Unfortunately, it also has a high sugar content…

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Oral Piercings and Dental Health

Oral piercings—that is, lip and tongue piercings—are increasingly popular, especially among young people. This can be a fun way to alter your appearance, but the risk to your dental health is real. Before you decide whether to get an oral piercing, read the risks below. While piercings can be removed and will eventually heal, you may experience negative and long-lasting…

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