Dental Tips

October is here which means sweet and sugary Halloween candy is ready to be consumed. We wanted to share out tips on handling Halloween treats with your children. Prior to trick or treating Before the festivities of trick or treating begin, try to have a full and healthy dinner to prevent hunger and overeating of…

Champagne Pediatric Dentistry is happy to announce that the Cavity Free club is back! Each month, one winner will be picked and will be featured on our “Cavity Free Club” photo wall and have the opportunity to choose  from five different gift cards including: Movie tickets Coconut Bowl Yogurt Beach Build A Bear Toys R…

What better way to celebrate the Fourth of July than with appropriately themed snacks and desserts? Check out our picks for the best recipes to make with your family! Flag Toast Start the day with this themed breakfast toast to get your family ready to celebrate! All you need is white and blue fruit and red…

We get it—flossing is hard–especially for tiny mouths and fingers. Here are a few ways to make flossing fun and easy for your children. Make it a family routine Create some excitement by flossing together. Show your child how you floss and encourage them to do the same. Make your oral care routine a special,…

After Reno’s winter wonderland, spring is a great time to get outside and enjoy the sun. At Champagne Pediatric Dentistry, we encourage our families to stay active and make memories together. Here are some of our favorite family activities: Watch a Reno Aces game or a Reno 1868 FC match: Enjoy an evening at Greater…

Have you ever pulled out a tooth? The old, “string a ‘wiggler’ to a door” method might be what our grandparents did, but can cause damage to the mouth. Pulling out a tooth prematurely can cause soft tissue damage, bleeding, pain or discomfort, and increase the risk of infection. When a tooth is loose that…

Brushing can be a chore, especially for children. Here are a few ways to hit the two-minute-mark and make brushing fun for the whole family. New toothbrush: Everyone loves new toys. Let your child pick out a new, electronic toothbrush with a built-in timer. Electric toothbrushes are more efficient than manual toothbrushes, and remind us…

The mouth is a mysterious place. Here are 10 fun facts that you might have never known. You will spend a total of 38.5 hours brushing your teeth in your lifetime. Your mouth will produce over 25,000 quarts of saliva in a lifetime. That could fill two swimming pools. Gross! The hardest part of your…

Bodybuilders often say that a strong body starts in the kitchen. This is also true for dental health. Choose these power foods for a healthy body and strong teeth. Meat: Salmon, Chicken, Lean Beef Meat is a good source of protein and phosphorous. Phosphorous helps build strong bones, allowing for a stronger jaw and teeth.…

Christmas trees are decorated and stockings are hung above the fireplace. While candies and small toys are common stocking stuffers, this year, consider giving a gift that can keep on giving. Here is a list of stocking stuffer ideas for children to keep those pearly whites shining through the holidays and into 2017. Sport mouth…

The holidays are upon us, and that means seasonal foods and drinks, many of which are filled with sugar. Your risk of cavities increases when you eat sugary sweets. A cavity occurs when the enamel is weakened and destroyed after prolonged contact between teeth and food, or when the acidic content of the mouth is…

Why did the vampire need mouthwash? Because he had bat breath! With Halloween approaching and children running around in costumes collecting candy, it is easy to overload on sugar. While Halloween is a paradise for any candy-loving kid, there are plenty of ways to reduce sugar and prevent cavities. Some candies are easier on teeth…