While teaching your toddler-aged children to learn to brush can be tricky, it's impossible, dangerous and not advised for children aged 3 and under. For infants and newborns, you can use oral tissues, also defined as tooth wipes. Tooth tissues should be utilized after children swallow or drink sugary foods like juices or fruit, and the tissue should be trashed... read more »

Halloween is almost here. That means the vampires are coming out of their coffins, ghosts and mummies are leaving their graves and witches are boiling toil and trouble. In other words, trick or treaters are coming to your door! You can make the experience more fun by telling them these corny jokes: Q: What is a vampire’s biggest fear? A:... read more »

If you would like extra protection against cavities for your teeth or your child’s teeth, ask Dr. Kathryn Leahey about fluoride in Montgomeryville, Pennsylvania. What Is Fluoride? Fluoride is a natural mineral that can help strengthen the teeth against cavities. Every day, minerals are lost and gained from the enamel. Demineralization is when the minerals are lost and remineralization is... read more »

When it comes to brushing your teeth, there are two things that are must-haves. One is a toothbrush, the other is toothpaste. There are plenty of brands on the market, so which one is the right one for you? Most toothpastes will contain an abrasive to help scrub your teeth. If you are cleaning your dentures or a retainer, you... read more »

A strong oral hygiene regimen is a must — anyone who’s been kissed can confirm that. And while you pray your little one won’t be snogging for approximately the following 15 years, establishing proper oral care is a must with children while they’re still young. That’s why at Colmar Dentistry for Kids, we want to help the teeth-brushing (and flossing)... read more »

Your child’s smile is vulnerable to many things, and food is one of them. Well, certain foods. These foods can attack your child’s little chompers and promote dental issues. You don’t want that for your child’s smile, do you? Well, our dentist, Dr. Kathryn Leahey, has a recommendation for you: Keep the tooth-harming foods away from your child’s teeth. To... read more »

When it comes to your child's health, you might want to know that every year, school age children miss more than 51 million hours of school. That's a lot of missed educational opportunity. And did you know that the cause of this missed time is...dental disease? Well, it's true, and cavities are the most common chronic disease in school age... read more »

When you begin to help your child with her thumb sucking habit, always encourage her to quit on her own terms rather than trying to force her to do so. Here are some facts to consider: - Although it should only be used if other treatment levels have failed, your dentist can suggest products that taste bad and are specifically... read more »

Normally, we think of gum disease as a problem that affects adults. But did you know that children are susceptible to gum disease as well? It’s important that as a parent or caregiver, you know the signs and symptoms of gum disease. Gingivitis appears as a swelling or tenderness in the gums. If gingivitis is not addressed, it can lead... read more »

Each of the teeth in your child's smile has a specific shape and other characteristics help bite, chew and eat their food. The molars and premolars are most responsible for grinding and chewing their food. Because of this constant chewing action, these chompers can often have deep pits and textures on their biting surfaces. The result is that these areas... read more »