Dr Wiedie's Blog

Sometimes it hard to get young children to brush their teeth. But brushing teeth is the best way to for them to have great oral health. To help you there are many kids television shows that touch on the subject. Another great resource is YouTube where there are many videos created for young children that encourage children to brush their teeth. Here is an example from The Super Dentists! Click to watch video. Read more...

Dentists routinely caution patients about the over-consumption of soda pop, juice and sports drinks that pack little if any nutritional value and take a toll on teeth. Now the American Academy of Pediatrics is taking aim at energy and sports drinks, saying that in most cases, kids don't need them and some products contain substances that can be harmful to children. Read more...