by First Things First | Mar 10, 2020
Easter will be celebrated on April 12 this year. It’s a magical and memorable time for small children as they wake up to Easter baskets overflowing with goodies and hunt for Easter eggs. Unfortunately, marshmallow chicks, chocolates, caramel eggs and gummy-shaped...
by First Things First | Feb 12, 2020
February is suddenly upon us, and that means heart-shaped boxes filled with chocolates and candy will be arriving on Valentine’s Day. However, there’s another special occasion to celebrate in February: National Children’s Dental Health Month. The annual occurrence,...
by First Things First | Dec 16, 2019
From Candy Canes to Christmas Cookies– Does Your Child’s Dental Hygiene Routine Put You on Santa’s Naughty or Nice List? Here are Five Tips to Ensure Children Unwrap the Gift of a Healthy Smile this Season Hooray! The holiday season is here! For most parents the...
by First Things First | Oct 29, 2019
October is dedicated toward highlighting the importance of proper oral hygiene. Ironically, the national holiday celebrating the significant work of dental hygienists across the country happens to share the spotlight with National Candy Corn Day and Halloween. This is...
by First Things First | Sep 26, 2019
Sending a child off to school for the first time is an emotional yet momentous occasion for parents and students alike. Once backpacks are filled, lunches are packed, and children successfully make it through their first few weeks of school most parents will breathe a...
by First Things First | Aug 21, 2019
The idea of taking a baby to the dentist may seem strange to many parents. But studies show that parents should take their child to the dentist at the first sign of a new tooth, or by their first birthday. Left untreated, tooth decay in young children’s primary teeth...
