Thank you to Mark Tenia of WRIC TV 8 (ABC) for helping us educate the Richmond community about the pros and cons of bottled water. Pros: Convenience Cons: Most bottled waters lack fluoride and therefore don’t contribute necessary minerals that strengthen your child’s teeth Watch Dr. Liz explain the reasons behind our philosophy. As with most things, we recommend moderation. SOME bottled water is okay, but make sure your children get mostly…
We are the first to admit that visiting your child’s dentist can be a confusing experience for parents, especially when we may only see you twice a year. There are a lot of rumors and sometimes contradictory information out there and we get a lot of the same questions over and over. We love our parents for caring so much about their kids’ health and thought it might be helpful…
When grocery shopping for juice drinks for your children, you will often see advertisements that say “100% juice,” “low in sugar,” “no sugar added,” or “added vegetables.” All these SOUND good, but if you look closely at the nutrition label, they all have sugars which ultimately can cause cavities in your child’s baby and adult teeth. How much juice is okay for a child to drink per day?