Blog Category: Education

Quick answer: Dental X-rays for children involve very little radiation. A set of four bitewings delivers about 0.005 mSv, less than a person absorbs from the...

Quick answer: Sugar doesn’t attack teeth directly. Bacteria feed on it and produce acid, and that acid dissolves enamel. So what matters most isn’t how much...

Quick answer: Yes, and the evidence isn’t close. A meta-analysis cited by the American Dental Association found athletes wearing mouthguards were 82% to 93% less likely...

Quick answer: Most of the time, a twice-yearly checkup is all your child needs. But a few signs are worth a call sooner: tooth or jaw pain,...

Quick answer: The short version: schedule a checkup if it’s been six months or more since the last one, ask about sealants before a full school year...

Quick answer: The best school lunches for teeth pair protein and calcium, like cheese, yogurt, eggs, or lean meat, with crunchy fruits and vegetables, and skip sticky,...

Quick answer: The school year raises cavity risk because routines change: more packed snacks and lunches, rushed mornings, sports practices, and less consistent brushing. The best defenses...

It’s one of the most common things we hear from families in Garden City and Roslyn: “They’re just going to fall out anyway, so does it...

It’s one of the most common things we hear from families in Garden City and Roslyn: “They’re just going to fall out anyway, so does it...