Celebrating Children’s Oral Health Month with Barbara Ponce Library The statistics show that only 69% of children in FL have received a dental health visit in the past 12 months. Ideally we like to check in every six months since diet and home care are constantly evolving. We also like to provide parents anticipatory guidance, […]
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Oral Health Benefits for People of all Abilities Dr. Cataldo & GSG enjoy working with patients with special healthcare challenges and strive to create a safe and positive experience. We have extensive experience providing compassionate care while helping to educate and empower families. Dr. Cataldo also teaches about these tools and techniques in the Special
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Fluoridated Water and Infants We all want our water supply to be as “clean” and “natural” as possible right?! Pinellas has had fluoridated water (0.7ppm) since 2013. Fluoride is classified as a micronutrient by the Institute of Medicine, and most home filtration systems do not remove it unless reverse osmosis type. Following the recommended level
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Teething Balms Teething is one of those coming-of-age milestones that many parents dread.. drooling, fevers, and cranky babies! This natural process can be helped via the assistance of cold teething rings/age-appropriate toys and washcloths to help the teeth “cut” through the gums. Cryotherapy has been useful in many aches and illnesses to help constrict blood
Finger sucking habits and how to break them Habits and how to break them~ Thumb sucking is normal during the first few years of life. Approximately half of all children will stop non-nutritive habits by the time they reach 2.5 years old. However, there are those whose habit is more deeply engrained and are still
While American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) are recommending pacifier use to prevent SIDS, babies also use pacifiers for non-nutritive sucking (NNS) and soothing. Another form of NNS is thumb sucking. Many babies begin to suck their fingers or thumbs before they are born. It is generally easier to wean a child from a pacifier than
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WHOAH! Congratulations, braces are off, the days of being strapped and poked by those metal wires and brackets are already done, your smile is astonishing! And your orthodontist will say RETAINERS! RETAINERS! RETAINERS!! Retention after braces is essential to keep those pretty smiles intact, and yet they are always the most taken-for-granted part of the
Have you gotten your influenza vaccine yet? Influenza, or “the flu,” is a highly contagious disease that can be life threatening and affect the entire body. The strain changes frequently, which is why it is recommended to get the shot annually. It is spread by infected people coughing or sneezing as well as from surfaces
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This is an exciting time for families with kids going back to school! We know how much meal preparation goes into trying to feed them healthy foods. From a dental perspective, certain meals and snacks have amino acids/proteins which effect oral health. Amino acids (AA) are needed in biosynthesis of proteins. Our bodies can synthesize
Summer is in full swing and what’s better than smoothies, fruit salads, ice cream and anything grilled? This month was just filled with running around the Boston area trying new foods with my co-residents. If you’re ever looking for a great day trip, check out the Hammond Castle and Lobsta Land in Glouchester, MA. Beautiful
