Bottle feeding and your baby’s teeth: what you should know
There’s a lot to consider when you first start feeding your baby. Will you use breast or bottle? What kind of starter foods will be best for them? At what point should weaning be happening? Probably one of the most important factors to consider though is how to look after your baby’s teeth. Teething can […]
7 years ago
Bottomless brunches are leading to increased tooth decay, warns dentist
Weekdays are difficult. They involve working, meal prepping, dealing with awful people, and commuting. They are not ideal scenarios at all to be honest, and often, the only thing that’ll get you through the week is the promise of the weekend. And, more importantly, the promise of bottomless brunch. The constant refills, the delicious food, […]
8 years ago
Here is why you should reconsider giving your child fruit juice to drink
It’s easy to think you are offering your children something healthy and all-natural by giving them a glass of apple- or orange juice – but experts are warning us we need to rethink this completely. Australian author, paediatric emergency nurse and vocal advocate for child safety and children’s health, Sarah Hunstead, recently had this to […]
8 years ago
Kids should have first dentist visit by age 1, claims expert
Children should have their first dentist visit before their first birthday, a leading dental surgeon has claimed. Dr Eleanor McGovern, a consultant paediatric dental surgeon in Temple Street University Children’s Hospital, has called on the state to give kids a dental check-up voucher to be redeemed before they turn one, reports the Irish Examiner. She told […]
10 years ago