Janice R. Work, DDS

Nothing is as powerful as a mother's love. Happy Mother's Day to all the amazing moms out there!

Did you know vitamin C is essential to our dental health? Healthy gum tissue, strong connective tissues that hold our gums to our teeth and our teeth in our jaws, faster healing, antioxidants—all have been linked to a diet rich in vitamin C.

April is Stress Awareness Month -- here are some ways you can help your family manage their stress levels!

It’s Earth Day! Let do what we can to protect the planet. If you turn the water off while you brush, you can end up saving as much as four gallons each time you clean your teeth!

Losing that first baby tooth is an exciting moment for both you and your child. Children normally lose their first tooth somewhere around the age of six, but a year or two earlier or later is not uncommon!

It's World Health Day! Let's take a moment to celebrate the hardworking medical professionals who strive to make this world a better place.

Make sure your child is drinking plenty of water throughout the day. It not only keeps them hydrated, it also helps rinse away lingering food particles and bacteria in their mouth!

The best time for new beginnings is now. Welcome, spring!

"Luck is believing you're lucky." -Tennessee Williams. Happy St. Patrick's Day!

Though it is both normal and beneficial for parents to soothe their children with pacifiers during infancy, long-term use could interfere with oral health and development. It is recommended halting pacifier use after age three.

1. It's Read Across America Day. 2. It's also Dr. Seuss' birthday. Guess that settles what we'll be reading today.

Baby teeth can get cavities just as easily as permanent teeth! Teaching your child the importance of caring for their teeth will help them develop good oral health habits that last a lifetime.