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What should I use to clean my baby’s teeth?
posted: Jan. 28, 2025.

You might think babies don’t need to brush their teeth, especially when they don’t have any. But by starting good habits like brushing when your child is young, you can Read more
Make Brushing With Your Child Fun!
posted: Jan. 21, 2025.

It’s no secret that kids and adults have different priorities: your duty is to raise a happy, healthy child, but your little one’s only priority may be to have fun. Read more
Curious About Cavities?
posted: Jan. 14, 2025.

Part of every dental checkup is making sure all of your teeth are strong and healthy. the doctor will have you open wide to look at your teeth, use special Read more
Preventing Toddler Tooth Decay
posted: Jan. 07, 2025.

You do everything you can to protect your toddler with safeguards large and small. Installing that complicated car seat. Figuring out which sunscreen is best for delicate skin. Spending weeks Read more
How to Brush a Two-Year-Old’s Teeth Effectively
posted: Dec. 31, 2024.

Our team at Bill Johnson, DMD would like to offer some tips regarding the sometimes dreaded task of brushing a toddler’s teeth. Much of the trick lies in the positioning. Before Read more
When should I begin brushing my baby's teeth?
posted: Dec. 24, 2024.

One question our team at Bill Johnson, DMD hear all the time is, “When should I start brushing my baby’s teeth?” You should begin regular cleanings even before your baby has Read more
Losing a Baby Tooth Prematurely
posted: Dec. 17, 2024.

Losing a baby tooth is often an exciting event in a child’s life. It’s a sign your child is growing up, and might even bring a surprise from the Tooth Read more
Navigating the World of Dental Insurance Terminology
posted: Dec. 10, 2024.

Unless you work for an insurance company, you probably do not spend a lot of your time studying all the terminology that dental insurance companies use to describe the treatments Read more
Why Are My Child’s Baby Teeth So White?
posted: Dec. 03, 2024.

One of the most charming aspects of your baby’s beautiful smile is his brilliantly white teeth. But now that his adult teeth are coming in, the difference in color is Read more
Mouthguard Protection
posted: Nov. 26, 2024.

Let’s talk about mouthguards and night guards—two crucial appliances that protect your child’s teeth and jaw. We could talk about how important a mouthguard is when your family leads an active Read more
Pacifiers and Your Child's Oral Health
posted: Nov. 19, 2024.

Children are born with a natural sucking reflex. In fact, sonogram images from the womb often reveal an unborn baby practicing by sucking on his or her fingers or thumb. Read more
Five Nutrition Tips for Healthy Kids' Smiles
posted: Nov. 12, 2024.

If your child could have it his way, chances are he would eat Lucky Charms for breakfast, a peanut butter and fluff sandwich for lunch, and chicken fingers slathered in Read more
Brushing Tips for Kids
posted: Nov. 05, 2024.

You’re all set for your happy morning and nighttime ritual. You’ve provided your son with his favorite action hero toothbrush and your daughter with her favorite flavored toothpaste. You’ve gotten Read more
Halloween: Candy, costumes, and more!
posted: Oct. 29, 2024.

All Hallows' Eve, more commonly known as Halloween, is a yearly event celebrated on October 31, and one that is anticipated by the young and young at heart all over Read more
Why Baby Teeth Matter
posted: Oct. 22, 2024.

Sleepless nights, crankiness, drooling—how can such tiny teeth cause such a big fuss? But all those uncomfortable days and nights are forgotten when your baby’s first teeth make their appearance. Read more
There’s an App for That!
posted: Oct. 15, 2024.

Kids today are more tech-savvy than ever before. Even young children use computers, tablets and smart phones to make learning about their world more accessible and more enjoyable. And with Read more