Teaching Dental Hygiene to Preschoolers: How to Make It Fun for Children
Teaching oral hygiene to preschoolers is important but trickier than it sounds! Establishing good dental hygiene from childhood is essential for your kids overall health. Teaching dental hygiene to preschoolers will help them maintain a lifetime of healthy oral habits. It’s essential that you address any issues right away and ensure they know how to […]
Why Do My Gums Bleed? Top 10 Reasons
Bleeding gums can be disconcerting, so it’s important to know what you should do if you experience bleeding gums when brushing or flossing your teeth. Why Do My Gums Bleed When I Brush My Teeth or Floss? At some point or another, nearly all of us have spit after brushing, seen that telltale red color, […]
Can Kids Use Adults’ Toothpaste? When is The Right Time?
Can kids use adult toothpaste? Are there any negatives if we do let them? Are they potentially missing out on the benefits of adult toothpaste by using children’s toothpaste? These are all valid questions and as you’re walking through the dental hygiene aisle trying to pick toothpaste, many of them might run through your mind. […]
Understanding Charcoal Toothpaste Benefits and Risks
There are trends in every industry, and the oral health industry is no exception. One of the latest trends in oral health is charcoal toothpaste. Many aspects of charcoal whitening toothpaste might make it enticing, but is it actually safe for your teeth and gums? Let’s take a closer look at activated charcoal toothpaste benefits […]
How Oral Health Companies Can Boost Revenues
What oral health marketers should focus on to get patients back in the office. By Dr. Kami Hoss During the pandemic, the oral health industry experienced economic difficulty as many people put off hygiene and other dental work out of health fears, while some simply used COVID-19 as an excuse to get around a procedure […]
Attention, Oral Health Advertisers: TikTok Has Brand Safety Issues
By Dr. Kami Hoss I have owned a dental brand for three decades and have leveraged digital marketing to grow my company to several California locations and 250 employees. With all that in mind, I pay close attention to what consumers, ad agencies, marketers, and brands of all sizes are doing on social media. As […]
Why You Should Visit the Dentist while Pregnant
By Dr. Kami Hoss Being pregnant can be one of the most magical times for a family. I remember when my wife was pregnant and we anxiously awaited for our son to arrive. We had so much fun choosing his name, daydreaming about what he’d look like and thinking about what kind of parents we’d […]
It’s Time to Take your Child Back to the Dentist
By Dr. Kami Hoss The last 12 months have been tough on everyone, especially those with young children. If navigating a global pandemic isn’t hard enough, add on virtual learning, ever-changing school, and sports restrictions, making sure your kids are wearing masks and washing their hands, all while trying to stay sane. I get it! […]
How to Choose The Best Toothbrush for Children
By Dr. Kami Hoss, D.D.S., M.S. Orthodontist Wondering how to choose the best toothbrush for your children? Every parent or guardian wants the best oral healthcare for their children, but it’s hard to succeed without the proper tools. The right “tool”—in this case, your child’s toothbrush—makes all the difference. But with so many pediatric toothbrushes […]
Things Parents Don’t Know About Their Children’s Dental Health: School Years and Beyond
Parents’ Guide to Children’s Oral Health in School Years Most of the guidance parents receive about taking care of their children’s teeth, gums, and mouth is focused on the earlier years. This is partially because parents are still highly involved in younger kids’ oral hygiene, including helping them brush and floss properly. However, when it […]
