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This Subscription Toothbrush Service Wants to Make Brushing a Breeze for Kids

by Shahrzad Warkentin

An electric toothbrush can be a great tool to maintaining healthy teeth, but not if your brush is too old. Toothbrush maker quip disrupted the industry by introducing a new subscription service and now quip’s new electric toothbrush for kids is doing the same for those pint-sized pearly whites.

So what’s quip all about? It’s subscription service that provides customers with new brush heads and toothpaste for their electric toothbrushes on a regular basis—because as experts will tell you, you’re meant to swap out that brush every three months to make sure you’re getting your teeth clean.

With quip’s newest product offering for kids, this is the first American Dental Association-accepted kids electric toothbrush with a refill plan. While similar to the adult model, quip for kids has a smaller brush head, an added non-slip plastic grip and more color options from which to choose.

“We spent a year working with Kids and Pediatric dentists to work out what would make up the ideal kids brush. The dentists’ most common request was to create a brush that replicated the fundamental habit and attitude changing effect our adult brushes have had: encouraging and guiding an effective two minute, twice daily brushing routine,” said Simon Enever, CEO and Co-Founder of quip. “The most impactful finding during research was that kids would beam with pride when they were given a ‘grown-up’ electric brush, and parents were relieved to see this lasting excitement, rather than the short lived buzz a typical flashy kids brush usually had.”

You can get started with quip for kids for $25 for a brush head starter set with a flavored toothpaste subscription ($10 every three months) or $30 with a starter set and brush head subscription ($5 every three months). You can order your set here.

—Shahrzad Warkentin

All photos: Courtesy of quip

 

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7 Simple Ways Parents Can Make Their Child’s First Trip to the Dentist a Success

By Shiela Harris

The Academy of Pediatric Dentistry states that children should visit a pediatric dentist after their first tooth erupts or no later than his or her first birthday. This initial dental visit is valuable because you will learn how to care for those erupting baby teeth and your child will become familiar with the dentist, the sounds and smells of the dental office and what it’s like to have someone looking in his or her mouth.

By exposing your little one to these experiences early, you may prevent the onset of dentophobia—otherwise known as fear of the dentist. That said, the first visit may be challenging for you and your child. Use the tips below to make the visit a bit more enjoyable for everyone.

Read books about dental care.

Read books to your child about visiting the dentist. For example, “Going to the Dentist” by Anne Civardi and Scholastic’s “Brush, Brush, Brush!” book are both good choices. Since role-playing is a great way to familiarize your child with what occurs during a dental exam, consider taking turns mimicking what is happening. Even if your child is an infant, ask to look inside his or her mouth. Then, let your child look into yours.

Stay positive when talking about the dentist.

When you are speaking to your child about going to the dentist for the first time, avoid using any words that may cause anxiety. For example, it is best to avoid words such as needles, drill, hurt, scared and pain.

Help your child practice proper oral care.

If your child is too small to brush and floss, you can purchase an oral care kit that is designed specifically for little ones. The kit should contain a variety of mouth-cleaning tools to keep your baby’s teeth sparkling and gums healthy.

If you would rather not purchase a kit, a wet washcloth or piece of gauze wrapped around your finger and rubbed along the gums works well. However, once the first tooth erupts, a toddler-safe, soft-bristled toothbrush needs to be used twice daily. Until your dentist approves toothpaste, have your child brush with plain water.

Brush and floss with enthusiasm!

You can show your little one that oral care isn’t frightening by brushing and flossing enthusiastically. Be somewhat animated about it—make faces and squint your eyes—besides getting a laugh, you will be showing your child that taking care of your teeth can be fun.

Counter your child’s fears by remaining calm.

Children can easily read their parents’ emotions. Therefore, it is necessary that your child believes you are calm and relaxed, even if you are not. If you have dentophobia, you may want to ask your child’s other parent to bring him or her to the appointment. When this isn’t possible, speak with the pediatric dentist before the appointment. This information may be helpful as the dentist prepares for your child’s first visit.

Recognize the teeth and tongue during games.

Children love learning about parts of their bodies. For years, we have been teaching them to point to their noses, eyes, ears, belly buttons, etc. While these are all important parts of the body, the teeth and tongue are also essential. Add these to your list. Then, when the dentist asks to look at your child’s tongue, he or she can boldly stick it out.

Lead by example.

Primary teeth have a thinner layer of enamel than permanent teeth, which is why baby teeth are more susceptible to decay. As such, regular dental visits are crucial to maintaining the health of your child’s teeth and gums.

You can set a good example by consistently visiting your dentist. This consistency helps your child view going to the dentist for biannual checkups and cleanings in a more positive light.

While many believe the primary teeth are not as important as the secondary teeth, this is not the case. Even though these teeth are only in the mouth for a short time, their presence has a lasting effect on your child’s future dental needs.

The premature loss of a primary tooth leads to reduced space for the adult teeth, which ultimately results in crowding. Follow the above tips and your child’s first dentist visit can set him or her up for a lifetime of good oral health.

Dr. Sheila Harris is owner of Natomas Crossing Dental Care in Sacramento, California. Dr. Harris has been a licensed dentist since 2000, after graduating from Northwestern University School of Dentistry.

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Public Goods Will Be Your New Fave Brand for Everyday Items & We Are Obsessed

by Karly Wood

In an era where no one wants to pay more just to live a healthy lifestyle, shoppers are seeing the emergence of tons of low-cost, direct-to-consumer (DTC) products––and we’re loving it. You may have already heard of another DTC company,  Brandless—but have you heard about Public Goods?

First launched back in 2015 in Brooklyn under the name Morgans, Public Goods has since rebranded and transformed into a company that gives customers online access to safe household goods, organic food and clean hygiene products. For a $59 membership fee, customers can access a huge list of products exclusive to members.

Once you’re a member, you can shop the Public Goods website and search by categories that include organic, vegan-friendly, gluten-free, tree-free, vegetarian and zero waste. You always get free shipping for orders shipping in the contiguous United States over $25 and goods arrive typically within 2 to 6 business days.

So what are some things you can find through Public Goods? To start, you can get your caffeine fix with plenty of tea offerings ($3.50 per box), not to mention ground and whole bean coffee ($6.50 per 12-ounce bag). Stock up on vegan-friendly pasta ($2 per box), snacks ($2.75 to $4), soup mixes ($7) and condiments ($3.50 to $9).

When it comes to personal care items, you’ll have access to hair care products like shampoo ($4.50) and conditioner ($4.50), deodorant, dental hygiene products like toothbrushes (2 for $4) and floss ($5.50 for a 3-pack), and even essential oils starting at ($6.50)!

While you’re shopping, don’t forget to check out the Public Goods line of cleaners (starting at $2.75), laundry products (starting at $4.50) and tree-free paper (starting at $3.50)!

Is it us, or is it a great time to be alive?

––Karly Wood

All photos: Courtesy of Public Goods

 

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Are Your Kids Using Too Much Toothpaste? Probably, Study Finds

by Erica Loop

If you’re wondering just how much toothpaste to use when your kiddo brushes, you aren’t alone. Before you let your littles squeeze the entire tube out for one major brushing session, check out what a recent study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has to say about it.

According to data from the CDC, plenty of preschoolers are overdoing it when it comes to the amount of toothpaste used on a daily basis. More specifically, almost 40 percent of kiddos ages three through six use more than the recommended amount of toothpaste to brush.

Even though the fluoride in toothpaste helps to prevent cavities, in excessive quantities it may do more harm than good. Too much of it and your child could end up with dental fluorosis—in other words, with discolored teeth.

So how much toothpaste should your child use? The CDC (along with other in-the-know groups such as the American Dental Association) recommended tots under three using no more than a rice-grain sized smear each time they brush. Children ages three through six can use a slightly larger pea-sized amount of paste.

Or try this mom’s super clever hack to know exactly how much toothpaste to use.

—Erica Loop

Featured Photo: Collusor via Pixabay

 

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This Might Be the Coolest Little Free Library Ever Built

by Shahrzad Warkentin

No matter what it looks like, any Little Free Library is awesome simply for what it is. But some are a little more creatively crafted than others, like this incredible Little Free Library carved out of a 110-year-old tree!

Crafted by Sharalee Armitage Howard, a librarian and artist from Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, this Little Free Library is so cozy and inviting you’ll wish you could crawl right into and read inside. The magical mini library was created by carving out a cottonwood tree, but don’t worry the tree was already dying.

“Someone willing to take the time to give new life to a stump would never cut down a healthy tree to do it,” Howard told Bored Panda. “It was dropping HUGE branches for years onto the sidewalk and street (even without windy weather). We were really worried about someone getting hurt. One finally hit our son’s car.”

As Howard points out in her Facebook post showing off the completed library, one of the most incredible features is the dental moulding above the door. If you closely you’ll see that the small tiles are actually mini books complete with classic titles painted on the outside, like Little Women and The Hobbit.

For the uninitiated, the Little Free Library program was founded to create a network of self-built, mini libraries around the globe with purpose of fostering a love of books and reading in all communities.

—Shahrzad Warkentin

Featured photo: Ben White via Unsplash

 

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How Sweet It Is! Halloween Candy Buybacks in San Diego

by Nikki Walsh

Your kids love trick-or-treating, but if you’re a bit spooked by the thought of them consuming their giant stash of Halloween sweets, why not let those little pumpkins in on a secret? They can trade their extra candy for cash! No tricks! Even more, they’ll be doing a good deed, because their wrapped treats get shipped to troops overseas. We’ve made it easy for you to offload the excess by finding over a dozen San Diego dentists who are hosting spook-tacular Halloween Candy Buybacks. Read on to find your local sweet spot to make the drop.

photo: Curtis L. Chan, DDS

Curtis L. Chan, DDS
Treat the troops to trick-or-treat candy and earn a little cash for your littles. Bring your extra goodies to dentist Dr. Chan’s on Nov. 10th with many other little ghouls and goblins. Amazingly, this dentist collected over 15,000 pounds of candy, 4,500 cards and letters and almost 500 beanie babies last year!

Date: Nov. 10, 3-7 p.m.
12835 Pointe Del Mar Way #3
Del Mar, CA 92014
Online: curtischandds.com

First Tooth Pediatric Dentistry
Do a boo-tiful thing and exchange your extra wrapped candy for treats Nov. 1-10. Not only does the candy go to support the troops overseas, but your little ghost can also choose a toy, gift card or cash in return for those sweets. Further, you’ll get $1 for every pound of candy with a max of 5 pounds.

Date: Nov. 1-10, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
2775 Via De La Valle, Ste. 103
Del Mar, CA 92014
Online: firsttoothsd.com

photo: U.S. Embassy Panama via Flickr

Warner Pediatric Dental
A ghostly gathering of happy teeth. It’s the 7th year for Dr. Warner Pediatric Dental’s candy buyback. Save the date Nov. 1st and support Operation Gratitude.

Date: Nov. 1, 2-6 p.m.
1443 Encinitas Blvd.
Encinitas, CA 92024
Online: warnerpediatricdental.com

Han Orthodontics
If you live in North County San Diego, we know ‘witch’ candy buyback to hit up: Dr. Han’s Orthodontics. Head on over between normal work hours, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. on Nov. 1st or 2nd. Your little pumpkin will get $1 per pound with a max of $5. Also, all kids need to be with an adult. Note: they take a break from noon-1:15 p.m. for lunch.

Date: Nov. 1 & 2
122 Civic Center Dr., Ste. 104
Vista, CA 92084
760-726-4790
Online: hanortho.com

photo: Clappstar via Flickr

Dr. Ellen Im Pediatric Dentistry
Join Dr. Im for Operation Candy Buyback on Nov. 2nd to switch sweets for money. Hurry in because they’ll give $1 per pound with a max of 3 pounds to the first 50 kids. Moreover, the treats go overseas to troops in combat.

Date: Nov. 2, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
13422 Pomerado Rd. Ste 201
Poway, CA 92064
858-679-6660
Online: drellenimpediatricdentistry.com

Marey Stone & Cathy Schlaht DDS
Bring your goodies to Dr. Stone’s and Dr. Schlaht’s 6th Annual candy buyback. Even more, the candy goes to support the troops (with Halloween candy) in Operation Gratitude. These dentists pay $1 per pound with a max of 10 pounds per kiddo (wow!). Also, just a note, fresh candy only, please. Meaning candy that’s from Halloween, not Easter or Valentine’s Day.

Date: Nov. 1, 5 & 6; 8:30-noon & 1:30-4:30 p.m.
8077 La Mesa Blvd
La Mesa, CA 91942
619-465-8077
Online: lamesa-dentist.com

Coronado Pediatric Dentistry
Join Dr. Dixon in the fun this year. Bring your wrapped candy to this local dentist and your half-pint will get $1 per pound with a max of 5 pounds. You’ll be glad for fewer sweets and your little has money to buy a treat.

Date: Nov. 7, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
875 Orange Ave, Suite 210
Coronado, CA 92118
Phone: 619-435-6655
Online: coronadopediatricdentistry.com

photo: MjZ Photography via Flickr

Scripps Pediatric Dentistry
Stop zombie mouth! For a buck a pound, Scripps Pediatric will take your extra wrapped candy. Even more, this is their 8th year buying back sweets to give to the troops.

Date: Nov. 1-8
9840 Hibert St., B4
San Diego, CA 92131
Online: scrippspediatricdentistry.com

Tom Keller Pediatric Dentistry
It’s ghoulishly fun! Bring your packaged candy to Dr. Keller’s in Encinitas. You’ll be supporting the troops while earning $1 per pound with a max of 5 pounds. Also, are you done with your little one’s costume? Then bring it in and this dentistry will donate it to Kathy’s Legacy, a non-profit that helps families and children in need. Your costume will get used next year!

Date: Nov. 1-7, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
500 Second St.
Encinitas, CA 92024
760-635-3478
Online: tomkellerpediatricdentistry.com

La Jolla Dental Care
Receive $1 per pound for your candy and a glowing light-up toothbrush at La Jolla Dental Care. All candy is sent to troops via Operation Gratitude. Candy will be collected at the office of Dr. Charles Briscoe. Note: candy must not be opened.

Date: Nov. 1st-Nov. 9th from 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
7737 Herschel Ave.
La Jolla, CA 92037
858-454-3221
Online: LaJollaDental.com

photo: Little Pearls Kids Dentistry

Dr. Ida Alfonso DMD
Now in their 6th year of hosting their Operation Halloween Candy Buyback program, you can send your treats to the troops in exchange for cash at Dr. Ida Alfonso’s Dental Office.

Date: Nov. 1-15
5814 Van Allen Way #205
Carlsbad, CA 92008
760-931-0144
Online: idaalfonsodental.com

The Super Dentists
All locations of The Super Dentists throughout the county from Chula Vista to Oceanside will be buying back Halloween candy. For every pound, one dollar goes to the child’s school and one dollar goes to the child. The Super Dentists have hosted Halloween Candy Buybacks since 2005.

––Nikki Walsh

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The Secret to Getting Your Kids to Brush Their Teeth for 2 Minutes (Every Time)

by Shahrzad Warkentin

Do you dread the “c” word? Do you cringe when your dentist asks how often your kids brush? It’s hard enough getting tots to brush their teeth at all, but figuring out how to get your kids to brush their teeth for full two minutes is like, well… pulling teeth. Fret no more. A new handy Alexa trick is here to help.

If you want to make the brushing struggle much easier, all you need to do is ask Alexa for a little help. With the new Alexa Skill Chompers, kids will want to keep brushing those pearly whites all day long. Just give the command, “Alexa, start Chompers” and the whole family will be treated to a two-minute long show of interviews, jokes, riddles, silly songs and more.

The show is designed to keep kids entertained while they brush for a full two minutes, which is the recommended brushing time given by the American Dental Association. Chompers is actually a podcast created by the same team behind Story Pirates, which means that each brushing session brings new guests and entertaining stories for little brushers.

Don’t have Amazon Echo? Don’t worry. Since the show is a podcast it can be accessed on a variety of platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio and more.

—Shahrzad Warkentin

Featured photo: Pixabay

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7 Healthy Habits Your Kid Should Do Every Day

By Rachel Jackson

Every parent wants to raise healthy kids. The problem is that establishing good habits can be difficult, especially if we aren’t used to them ourselves. Here are 7 basic healthy habits that you can instill in your kids early so that the behaviors become automatic as your child grows. Making them part of your daily routine will help to ensure that they become ingrained as a part of life so that it’s not difficult to transition later.

Healthy Eating

The cornerstone for maintaining a healthy weight and good cholesterol starts in childhood. Make sure that you are selecting and serving nutritious foods at mealtimes and cut out the excess sugar. Even more important is instilling healthy snacking behaviors. Don’t keep junk food in the house, and don’t allow your kids to snack while watching TV or playing video games. Keep a selection of healthy snacks on hand for your kids to grab so that they aren’t tempted by sugary alternatives.

Sunblock & Moisturizers

We want our kids to play outside, but we also don’t want them to get cancer. Teaching the importance of taking care of their skin is one of the best things that you can do for your kid’s long-term health. It’s not just the sun damage you want to watch out for. Your skin is your largest organ, and your first line of defense against infection. Treating it well while you’re young will ensure that your skin is still your best defense as you age.

Water

The importance of hydration can’t be overstated and getting into the water habit early can prevent health consequences. Headache? Muscle cramps? Have a glass of water. Water is second only to oxygen when it comes to keeping your systems and cells functioning correctly. Buy your child a reusable water bottle and keep it filled and close-by at all times.

Exercise

Staying fit and active is a habit that you should get your kids into while they are young. Playing team sports is a great way to turn exercise into a routine and has added benefits of teaching good social habits and how to handle disappointments, as well as victories. If your child doesn’t show interest in a sport, try making a habit out of taking a walk after dinner each day, weather permitting.

Hand Washing

Your child should get into the habit of hand-washing before and after meals, after school each day, and after coming in from outdoor play. Washing your hands removes dirt and germs that your kids come in contact with every day. Not only is it a good habit for health, it will help keep your walls and furniture from sporting grubby fingerprints.

Tooth Brushing

Dental hygiene is one of the most important habits that you can instill in your child. Besides regular dental exams and x-rays, brushing and flossing are necessary for maintaining oral health. The consequences of poor oral hygiene are far-reaching and can affect your heart, respiratory system, nutrition, and many other aspects of your health. Aside from avoiding sugar, getting your kids to take care of their teeth is critical to maintaining health for life.

Sleep

One of the most important aspects of health that people have trouble with is sleep hygiene. Getting enough rest is an important life-long habit that begins in childhood. Unfortunately, with the levels of screen-time going up for many young children, sleep patterns are being disrupted and kids are not getting adequate sleep on a regular basis. Make sure your child is getting the appropriate number of hours in bed each night, and that screens are turned off at least an hour before bedtime each day. Lack of sleep contributes to behavioral problems and poor performance at school, as well as long-term health problems like obesity and increased stress response.

There are plenty of other good healthy habits that you can try to instill in your kids, but if you start with these 7, they’ll be off to a great start. Make them routine now so that they don’t struggle with them later in life.

Featured Photo Courtesy: Igor Starkov via Pexels

Rachel is a mother of 2 beautiful boys. She loves to hike and write about travelling, education, kids and business. She is a Senior Content Manager at NYBizDb - an online resource of relevant business information.

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Bay Area Halloween Candy Buy Backs (Stash for Cash)

by Kate Loweth

We’re not going to lie—we like a few mini Snickers as much as anyone but after the trick-or-treating is said and done we are left with a lot more than just “a few pieces.” If that mountain of candy is staring you down, act quickly. Throw it in a bag and head to one of these local Halloween candy buy back programs that will help you trade your stash for cash (and avoid the crash).

San Francisco

 

Curtis Raff, DDS
Dr. Raff is getting in on the fun this year back wrapped candy at $2 per pound with an 8-pound per child limit. Operation Gratitude will be the recipient of all collected candy.

When: Nov. 1-7, (except Fri., Sat. or Sun.) 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
1233 Taraval St.
San Francisco, Ca
415-564-7525
Online: raffdds.com

East Bay

Steven Nerad
Dr. Steve offers $1 per pound of candy, with a 20-lb limit. Gather your classmates and encourage them to donate, because Dr. Steve tracks kids’ schools and donates to the two schools who bring in the most candy ($250-first place, $100-second place). Candy will be donated to US troops. Check out more about the event here.

When: Nov. 1, 2:30-5:15 p.m.
1024 Serpentine Ln., Ste. 107
Pleasanton, Ca
925-846-3336
Online: www.UrKidsDentist.com

Alameda Pediatric Dentistry
Score $1 per pound of unopened candy at any of their three East Bay locations. All candy will be packed up and shipped to troops through Blue Star Moms.

When: Nov. 1, 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
2125 Whitehall Place, Alameda

When: Nov. 1, 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
1443 Cedarwood Ln., Suite D, Pleasanton

When: Nov. 2, 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
2923 Webster St., Suite 302, Oakland

510-521-KIDS
Online: AlamedaPediatricDentist.com

 

Peninsula/South Bay

Corso Orthodontics
Dr. Chris Corsa will be accepting candy from individual kiddos for two days (one day at each location). Buy backs are $1 per pound (max of 5 pounds per child).

When: Nov. 2, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
4010 Moorpark Ave. #105, San Jose

When: Nov. 3, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
6489 Camden Ave. #100, San Jose
408-409-1361
Online: smilebysanjoseorthodontist.com

Roy Dental
Kids get $1 per pound of unopened candy. Candy will be donated to overseas US troops via Operation Gratitude. Kids can also bring in a thank you letter or a picture to send to the soldiers.

When: Nov. 1-8, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
2950 Whipple Ave., Suite 9
Redwood City, Ca
650-200-1178
Online: roydental.net

Marin

Mill Valley Orthodontics
Take part in Dr. Ashraf’s 18th annual Halloween Candy Buy Back! Dr. Ashraf is offering a whopping $2 per pound of candy (maximum 10 pounds, candy must be wrapped). Candy will be donated to US troops.

When: Nov. 1-2, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. (closed from noon-1:30 p.m.)
141 Camino Alto #5
Mill Valley, Ca
415-388-2876
Online: millvalleyorthodontics.com

 

–Kate Loweth & Ana Picazo

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Research Says Flossing Shows No Benefits– Say What?!

by Red Tricycle

Photo: New York Post

You hear it all the time from the dentist: Floss daily to prevent gum disease and cavities, right? Except a recent investigation by the Associated Press reveals the benefits of dental floss are largely unproven. The AP looked at the most rigorous research conducted over the past decade, focusing on 25 studies that generally compared the use of a toothbrush with the combination of toothbrushes and floss. The findings? The evidence for flossing is “weak, very unreliable,” of “very low” quality, and carries “a moderate to large potential for bias.”

The Associated Press also found that manufacturers of dental floss are struggling to provide convincing evidence. Johnson & Johnson declined to comment the new research. Also, Procter & Gamble’s “proof” that flossing fights plaque and gingivitis, was deemed irrelevant in 2011 during a research review.

To read more on the topic, click here.

Do you floss? Tell us in the comments below!

H/T: Associate Press

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