Here’s how to drink more of it. When you drink more water, you get big benefits. Glowing skin, a healthier body, and stronger teeth. To fit more water into your…

By Dr. Helen Chea (Pediatrician and mom of three) As a busy mom to little ones myself, I know it can feel overwhelming to sort through all the suggestions about…

Aaah refreshing water. It has no calories, no caffeine and no sugar. It also reduces your kids’ risk for tooth sensitivity and decay, making it the perfect drink for your…

PREGNANT OR PLANNING Oh Baby! Baby on the way. You can even begin protecting baby’s health before they’re here! Your oral health affects your baby’s overall health from the start…

The earlier you start, the easier it will be. That’s the bottom line when it comes to encouraging healthy habits in kids. That’s especially true for oral health. Healthy baby…

Schools and daycare are closed in most places right now. For a lot of parents, that means life is even more hectic than usual! But spending more time at home…

Pregnancy is a magical time where you’re absolutely glowing — except, you know, for the swollen ankles, morning sickness, constant aches… you get it. Tooth pain is yet another wonderful…

It’s the night before your semi-annual dentist appointment. You’re prepping by thoroughly brushing your teeth, and suddenly you see the dusty floss container sitting there on the far side of…

No one knows better than you how precious your little one’s smile is — and as their parent, no one can protect it like you either — but your dentist…

New moms learn one thing pretty quickly: kids love toys, and love putting them in their mouths, particularly when they are teething. Parents should keep this in mind and make…

We all know how important it is to keep your child’s teeth clean, but when brushing is the last thing between your fussy, tired toddler and bedtime, it can suddenly…

Don’t stand between a pregnant woman and her cravings. They are very real and can signify a nutritional deficiency that’s worth talking to a doctor about — some women crave…

Nothing beats brushing, flossing and healthy snacking for a healthy mouth, but dental sealants provide young teeth with some added insurance. Q: What are sealants? A: Sealants are thin protective…

One of the hallmarks of pregnancy is morning sickness. (We didn’t say it was the fun part.) Despite its name, morning sickness can strike any time of day…and does. Over…

Ah, hormones. When you’re pregnant, they can be blamed for lots of stuff. Like swollen gums. Pregnancy can cause this condition, also known as “pregnancy gingivitis.” It’s common — about…

A baby on the way or a new baby can make the rest of the world fade away. Between sheer joy and almost-round-the-clock baby care, mom self-care often takes a…

Descubre por qué las familias latinas eligen el agua en lugar de las bebidas azucaradas

Dra. Ileana Ponce González ofrece información importante para tu salud y la de tú bebe.

Corriendo la voz es, por mucho, la forma más común de encontrar un buen dentista. Las amistades, la familia y los compañeros de trabajo generalmente no le guiarán mal. O pregúntele…

Es innegable que los dentistas tienen ventaja cuando se trata de hacer preguntas. ¿Quién puede hablar con unas manos en la boca? Sin embargo, no lo olvide: usted es el…

La sonrisa de su bebé puede iluminar el lugar y su mundo y cuando aparecen esos primeros dientes a los seis meses, es un evento importante –para usted y su…

Cada vez más médicos y dentistas están trabajando juntos para promover la salud oral – junto con la salud en general. El vínculo es claro: una boca sana es la…

La comida sana y los hábitos alimenticios saludables son la clave para tener una boca sana, así como también lo es cuidar de su boca diariamente. Revisar los dientes de…

Word of mouth is by far the most common way to make a great dentist connection. Friends, family, and co-workers generally won’t steer you wrong.

Soda can clean rust. Kool-aid can polish silver. Not a lot of people know that, but it can’t be great for our teeth, right? Non-cola drinks, sports drinks and energy…

More and more physicians and dentists are teaming up to promote oral health – along with overall health. The link is clear: a healthy mouth is one key to a…

Learn why from Dr. Karen Wells. You’ve read all the books, baby-proofed your home and heard lots of (solicited and unsolicited) advice from other moms, but did you know a…

Aprenda el por qué por parte de la Dra. Karen Wells.  Ya leyó todos los libros, preparó su casa para bebés y escuchó muchos consejos (solicitados y no solicitados) de…

Haga una cita para una revisión antes del primer cumpleaños. Si usted no sabía que los bebés necesitan un examen oral antes de cumplir un año, no está sola o…

Las sodas o refrescos pueden limpiar el óxido. Kool-aid puede pulir plata. No mucha gente lo sabe, pero esto no puede ser bueno para nuestros dientes, ¿verdad? Las bebidas sin…

Your baby’s smile can light up the room and your world.  When those first teeth pop through at around six months it’s a big milestone – for you and your…

Encourage healthy dental habits for lifelong bright smiles. 

Your oral health can affect your baby now…and later. Putting off dental care and necessary treatment could result in significant risk to you and your baby.

Give us a little over a week. We’ll help you master a habit that keeps your whole body healthy.

Healthy food and healthy eating habits are key to a healthy mouth. So is daily oral care. Visually checking your child’s teeth is also important. This should be done every…

Dentists sure have the upper hand when it comes to asking questions. Who can talk with hands in their mouth? Nevertheless, don’t forget: you’re the patient.

The four basic steps that keep your mouth – and body – healthy are pretty simple. But everyone loves a good hack, so we found ways to make them even…

La conexión entre su boca y la diabetes es simple. Es un ciclo. Cuidar su boca ayuda a cuidar su diabetes. Aquí está como funciona.

Get the first screening by first birthday. If you didn’t know that babies need an oral screening by age one, you’re not alone. There are so many things to remember…

Su salud oral puede afectar a su bebé ahora…y más tarde. El posponer la atención dental y el tratamiento necesario podría resultar en un riesgo significativo para usted y su…

Hay mucho que hacer cuando se tiene un nuevo bebé y la protección de su salud oral debe estar en la lista de prioridades. A continuación hay algunos consejos fáciles…

There’s a lot to do when you have a new baby, and protecting your child’s oral health should be high on the priority list. Below are some easy tips to…

Make sure you cover your mouth. When you’re planning your next act–otherwise known as retirement–there are a lot of things to consider. There are also a lot of reasons to…

Feel better all over with a once-a-day flossing routine.   Of all the jars, bottles and tubes in your medicine cabinet, dental floss is a beauty and health product not…

The connection between your mouth and diabetes is simple. It’s a cycle. Manage your mouth and you help manage your diabetes. Here’s how it works.