It’s no secret that kids love sweets. As a parent, you probably spend a lot of time negotiating with your child about just how much sugar they can have.

The things your child drinks can make that calculus a little more complicated. One study found that sweetened drinks accounted for 62% of children’s drink sales over the course of a year. As a result, you may be giving your child something that could decay their teeth without realizing it. Here’s a guide to which drinks could be harming your child’s teeth, and which ones are likely to be better for them.

One of the nice things about parenthood is being able to see the things you may have experienced as a child from the other side. You might have memories from when you were a kid about losing your baby teeth—maybe how scary it felt, how excited you were, or how enchanted you were by the tooth fairy.

If you have a young child, now it’s your turn to ease those fears and instill that magic in them. Here are a few ways that you can do that.

When it comes to teaching your little one how to properly care for their pearly whites, the is a lot to consider. An at-home oral hygiene routine that includes brushing twice and flossing once per day will help them keep oral health issues at bay and will help them develop better oral habits. A healthy diet will teach them how to make the best choices for their smiles. Biannual dental visits are also key, but some children are scared of them. That’s where dentistry toys for kids come in. Keep reading to learn about the benefits of these toys and a few to consider gifting your child.

Children’s Dental Health Month is here once again! It happens every February and is dedicated to teaching children how to better care for their smiles so they can grow up to have healthy, happy beams and excellent oral health. If you’re a parent, you may be wondering how to celebrate this month. Keep reading for ideas on how to get your little one involved and excited about maintaining excellent oral health and hygiene.