by MLK | Dec 9, 2014 | Uncategorized
It’s a moment many of our patients have experienced. One second you’re chewing on a piece of gum, then suddenly you forget to keep chewing and swallow the entire rubbery gob whole! It’s at this point you remember your mother warning you as a child...
by MLK | Dec 2, 2014 | Uncategorized
Children are born with a set of primary teeth – 20 to be exact – that help them learn to chew and speak, and develop enough space in the jaw for the permanent teeth that will appear several years later. Kids are especially susceptible to decay, which can cause pain...
by MLK | Nov 25, 2014 | Uncategorized
At Morrow, Lai & Edwards Pediatric Dentistry we love learning trivia and interesting facts about Thanksgiving! This year, Drs. Mark Morrow, April Lai, and Kerry Edwards wanted to share some trivia that might help you feel a bit smarter at the holiday dinner...
by MLK | Nov 18, 2014 | Uncategorized
Snacks can taste good and give your child’s energy a boost, but they can also be bad for teeth. Sugary, sticky snacks, such as candy, cookies, and snack cakes can lead to tooth decay if eaten regularly between meals. Still, there are plenty of fun snacks for healthy...
by MLK | Nov 11, 2014 | Uncategorized
A famous mouthwash company chose the marketing slogan, “Better than flossing.” As a consumer, would you believe a high-end commercial that essentially tells you to stop flossing? Just use this brand of mouthwash and the risk of gingivitis, cavities, etc., is gone....
by MLK | Nov 4, 2014 | Uncategorized
If you were to put your toothbrush bristles under a high-powered microscope, what you would see might give you nightmares: millions of bacteria, busily crawling up and down your toothbrush bristles, consuming proteins that came from your mouth, and still...
