Nothing says football season like a big tub of Gatorade being dumped on the winning coach at the end of a game. But for you and your kids it could be offsides and holding on your dental health.

Here are two of the most frequent questions we are asked at Harrison Family Dentistry:

1. The first one is “Do you see children here?” and the answer is a resounding “YES! We love kids!” 
2. The second is “When should I schedule my child’s first dental visit?” and the answer to that one is: “As soon as their insurance kicks in!”

Actually – that’s not true. We agree with the recommendation of the American Academy Of Pediatric Dentistry, which states that a child should be seen either as soon as their first tooth comes in or by their first birthday.

Is gum chewing a healthy or dangerous habit? This is a question which we are asked quite often. And the answer is…..both! Here are some facts about gum chewing, and we’ll let you decide the answer!