Burg Pediatric Dentistry Blog

With all the colorful and attractive candies at the store and all the unhealthy options offered at restaurants and fast-food places, helping your child make health food decisions can be difficult. However, there are some fun and easy ways to … Continue reading →

It’s extremely popular to use candy as a reward for good behavior. Dispensing candy takes almost no effort and kids naturally love it. But it turns out that candy rewards can be very problematic: more than half of children develop … Continue reading →

Think your child’s teeth don’t have anything to do with her future career? Think again! Research by Boston University economists Sherry Glied and Matthew Niedell shows that the quality of a person’s teeth can have a significant impact on his … Continue reading →

Gingivitis is a gum disease that causes inflammation of the gums. Many Americans deal with it to varying degrees, but it can be prevented. How is Gingivitis Caused? Plaque is a part of all of our lives. Plaque will build … Continue reading →

Bad breath is a source of embarrassment for kids, especially when they move into the teenage years, when self-image is all-important. Bad breath has a number of causes, including the following: Strong, spicy foods. When we eat smelly foods, the … Continue reading →