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Smile Soothers or Abusers? Pacifier Dos and Don’ts

January 31, 2017 By Sara Fossum

Smile Soothers or Abusers? Pacifier Dos and Don’ts

Parents will pop in a pacifier to calm and soothe their children, as sucking is a natural way for babies and toddlers to comfort themselves. During the first few years, these sucking habits aren’t harmful, but they can have long-term implications in the long run. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Dental Health for Kids Tagged With: habits, how to wean, kids health, Kids oral health, national children’s dental health month, oral health for kids, pacifier, sucking habits, sucking thumb, thumb sucking, thumbsucking, wean, weaning, when to wean

3 Reasons Your Kids Need the Tooth Fairy

January 24, 2017 By Shelby Tatomir

3 Reasons Your Kids Need the Tooth Fairy

The Tooth Fairy is notorious for sprinkling her fairy dust on our pillows, taking our baby teeth, and leaving us a few bucks. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Dental Health for Kids, Just for Fun Tagged With: fairy traditions, kid’s dental health, Kids oral health, losing teeth, new traditions, tooth fairy traditions

3 DIYs To Get The Party Started: Including Some Tooth-y Treats

December 17, 2015 By Shelby Tatomir

Parent Tips: 3 sleepover suggestions for your child’s next slumber party.

So you’ve decided to be brave and host your child’s slumber party. Good for you, gallant guardian! It’s a fact — kids need sleepovers. Like adults, it’s important for little ones to have “goof-around time” where they can unwind, unplug and socialize (e.g., your Tuesday taco night … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Dental Health, Dental Health for Kids, Just for Fun Tagged With: children, kid’s night, Kids oral health, kids party, kids tips, pajama party, party, sleep, sleepover, slumber party, socialization

Land of Smiles – Coming Soon

January 14, 2014 By Social Media Collaborative

Delta Dental of Colorado is launching a free, new and exciting live theater program on dental health. It will be offered to kindergarten through third-grade students. Land of Smiles features the Tooth Wizard and his antagonist, Plaque Man. These archenemies teach the value … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Dental Health for Kids Tagged With: Colorado Residents, community oral health, community program, Kids oral health, Land of smiles, Public schools, relaxing for teachers, school programs, teaching healthy habits

Survey Says Colorado Kids Need Brushing Up on Oral Health

April 25, 2013 By Social Media Collaborative

Did you know? Nearly half of Colorado kids are not brushing well enough or often enough. Colorado kids are brushing less often than many kids across the country. National survey results indicate 38% of U.S. children are not brushing the recommended 2 times a day for 2 minutes. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Dental Health for Kids Tagged With: Colorado kids, kids and brushing, Kids oral health, preventing cavities, remind your kids to brush and floss, teeth brushing tips

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