by Andrew Gelinas | Jul 9, 2014 | Advice for Parents
Got Teething Pain? In recent weeks, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has received reports of methemoglobinemia, a rare but serious blood disorder that is associated with pain relievers, including teething gels, that contain benzocaine. These products are...
by Andrew Gelinas | Mar 8, 2014 | Advice for Parents, Dr. Brandon, Prevention
Dr. Brandon here – I wanted to share this article from USA Today that I recently came across regarding the “epidemic” levels of childhood tooth decay our society is currently experiencing. This article is a good resource for parents wishing to better...
by Andrew Gelinas | Feb 11, 2014 | Advice for Parents, Dr. Brandon, Fun Stuff
February is here and has been declared National Children’s Dental Health Month by the American Dental Association (ADA). There are so many resources out there on the web for both parents and caregivers to learn the best methods and new tips and techniques for...
by Andrew Gelinas | Jan 15, 2013 | Advice for Parents, Dr. Brandon, FAQs
Drooling? Fussy? Unexplained fever? Sound familiar? Teething can be a challenging time. Some babies and toddlers have no symptoms and others can drive their parents mad when their teeth begin to erupt. As a parent, fortunately I’ve only experience the former. But...
by Andrew Gelinas | Jan 10, 2013 | Advice for Parents
As we usher in 2013, this is the perfect time to remember to replace both your and your child’s tooth brush. Dr. Brandon recommends that you replace your toothbrush every 3 months. Studies have shown that one uncovered toothbrush can harbor more than 100 million...
by Andrew Gelinas | Nov 28, 2012 | Advice for Parents, Dr. Brandon
I came across an article in Dentistry Today that discusses the origin of dental fear in children. You can check out the full article here. The article refers to a study appearing in the International Journal of Pediatric Dentistry that found that fears in parents are...
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