Excerpts: Tooth decay is largely preventable, yet it ranks as the most common chronic disease among children. About 33 percent of young kids (ages 2 to 8) have cavities in their baby teeth, and 20 percent of kids in the same age group have cavities in their adult teeth, according to the CDC. In Tennessee, the […]
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Book covers common baby questions including fluoride toothpaste
Excerpt FLUORIDE TOOTHPASTE After the first tooth erupts, a little bit of fluoride for infants is important for promoting dental health, Altmann said. “We used to recommend just brushing with plain water or fluoride-free toothpaste until children could spit on their own. The more recent guidelines (dating to 2014) are to use just a tiny, […]
Separate the weedkiller from the oral rinse, FDA tells maker of OTC drugs
From the FDA’s point of view, OTC [over the counter, no prescription needed] drugs and weedkiller just don’t mix. That is the message delivered in a newly posted warning letter to an Iowa company that the FDA says hasn’t seemed to learn from past mistakes. The FDA sent a warning letter late last month to […]
Tom’s of Maine celebrates 25 years of Silly Strawberry Natural Children’s Toothpaste
Note from FAN: The concern with kid-friendly tasting toothpaste is that children may swallow more of it. See more here KENNEBUNK, Maine. – Tom’s of Maine, creators of toothpaste for adults set out to use their expertise and success in making effective, natural toothpastes to construct an offering for children. The Silly Strawberry Natural Children’s Toothpaste […]
Baby Your Baby: Oral Health for Babies
Note from FAN: This article is important for calculating fluoride exposure of the young child. As noted below, the recommendation is for twice-a-day brushing with a fluoride toothpaste for under three-year-olds with a grain-of-rice sized amount and over three-years with a pea-sized amount. This toothpaste will be swallowed by the child. How much fluoride is […]
Australia: Study to help fight tooth decay in children
Dental Health Services Victoria (DHSV) has announced its Australian-first study investigating the use of silver diamine fluoride to fight tooth decay and reduce dental hospitalisations in Victorian children. Silver diamine fluoride is a topical medicament used to control cavities. The liquid can be applied to a cavity to stop tooth decay and, in some cases, […]
Your Toothpaste or Mouthwash Might Actually Be Staining Your Teeth
Next time you go toothpaste or mouthwash shopping, make sure you avoid these ingredients! One of the first things that people notice about you is your smile—and your teeth. It seems that everyone strives for pearly whites (although naturally yellow teeth are actually stronger than bleached teeth) and will buy any product that promises brighter […]
20 types of toothpaste sold in Singapore tested to be safe for use: CASE
SINGAPORE: A random sample of 20 toothpastes sold in Singapore have been found safe for use, after a product test commissioned by the Consumers Association of Singapore (CASE) was carried out. CASE commissioned a test on the toothpastes for two substances, diethylene glycol and fluoride, which could be harmful to people, the consumer interest organisation […]
New scheme aims to cut tooth rot in Blackpool youngsters
A pilot scheme aims to cut rates of tooth decay among Blackpool’s youngsters. The resort is one of 13 areas selected by Public Health England to receive extra help to improve dental health. The aim is to persuade the parents of hundreds of under-fives who have never seen a dentist, to attend regular check-ups. Blackpool […]
New scheme aims to tackle tooth decay among Lancashire’s children
A pilot scheme aims to cut rates of tooth decay among Lancashire’s youngsters. Dental teams met at Preston North End last week to launch ‘Starting Well’, a government programme to better children’s oral health. The aim is to persuade the parents of hundreds of under-fives who have never seen a dentist, to attend regular check-ups. […]