- 1. Bruxism/teeth grinding
- (Bruxism/teeth grinding)
- ... cases, no treatment is necessary. Many kids outgrow bruxism without special treatment, and many adults don't grind or clench their teeth badly enough to require therapy. However, if the problem is severe, ...
- 2. Dental Glossary
- (Dental Shanghai)
- ... the shape of the lower face. They also affect the position and health of permanent teeth. So treat them kindly. At this age, kids' schedules typically pick up with sports and other after-school activities, ...
- 3. Checklist for the Dental Deviant
- (Dental Shanghai)
- ... to ask your dentist or hygienist to recommend a toothbrush tailored for your needs, and try a gentler hand with the brushing. Swallowing toothpaste is harmful for kids. Good habits are best taught early… ...
- 4. The First Time: How to Get Your Child Ready for Their Dental Appoitment in Shanghai
- (Dental Shanghai)
- It’s important to start dental care early. The American Dental Association recommends that a dentist examine a child within six months of the eruption of the first tooth and no later than the first birthday. ...
- 5. Kid's Dental Guide in Shanghai: What are the Common Dental Fears They Face?
- (Dental Shanghai)
- ... Once inside though, things were different – our family dentist was a friendly chap who made sure that I felt no pain. What are the things that kids especially fear when a dentist appointment looms, ...
- 6. How to Prevent Dental Problems Early-On
- (Dental Shanghai)
- The majority of dental problems we encounter in life may have been avoidable if we careful when we were kids. Of course, some dental problems are unavoidable but teaching your child how to brush their ...
- 7. Fluoride and Your Kids Teeth: How Much do They Need?
- (Dental Shanghai)
- This is actually not an easy question to answer. Fluoride is a very important element in the development of strong teeth, and all children need it. Fluoride is a natural element and it mixes with the enamel ...
- 8. The Problem with Perfectionism
- (Young Adult)
- ... to experience joy, and ultimately interfere with their success. When we speak to parents nationwide, we hear 2 very distinct views. Some parents see their kids’ jam-packed lives as a wonderful sign that ...
- 9. Talk to Your Teen About Drugs—And Keep Talking
- (Substance Abuse)
- ... as likely to use drugs than kids who learned “a lot” at home. A mere one in four teens felt that they were receiving adequate parental guidance. Clearly, more of us have to broach the subject with our ...
- 10. Toilet Training Children with Special Needs
- (Toilet Training)
- ... to take on a new challenge, or does not yet feel the urge to behave “like other kids” in this way, you might take some extra time to prepare him mentally before starting the training process. If you ...
- 11. The 4 B’s of Bedtime
- (Toddler)
- ... When it comes to lifelong healthy habits, we can’t think of a better one. Bedtime. Short of drugging kids (which we don’t condone, no matter how tired or tempted you might be), it’s mighty hard to force ...
