As Thanksgiving approaches, families in Victoria, BC, are gearing up for a day filled with gratitude, delicious meals, and quality time spent together. While this holiday is all about indulging in hearty feasts and sweet treats, it’s essential to keep our oral health in mind, especially for families with children. At Victoria Dental Group, we […]
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How to Avoid a Cavity Nightmare After Halloween
Halloween is one of the best days of the year for kids (and some of us adults too!). Costumes, fireworks, ghoulish decorations everywhere and of course… candy! However, as much fun as it is, it can be a nightmare for kids’ mouths! After the thrill of the hunt and the excitement of going through the […]
Healthy Halloween Fun for Kids
This is the last weekend before Halloween! Your kids must be so excited! Do they have costumes already? Or are you doing some last minute costume shopping this weekend? (hey, it happens!) This is also a great weekend for fun Halloween activities like pumpkin carving and kid-friendly spooky events around Victoria. Sometimes it seems kids […]
Back to School
It might seem unbelievable, but summer is almost at an end! Soon, children will be back in their classrooms ready to learn for the new school year. As for the parents, they have a million things on their mind. Before your kids start school again, what are some things you need to check? Here is a handy list of five things you should do to get ready for the start of school.
Mother Goose Day
National Mother Goose day takes place this week and, believe it or not, that means something incredibly important. Mother Goose day celebrates reading while also lending an opportunity to incorporate educational elements. For example, both reading and dental care are vital to children, and it’s important to teach them about these topics when they’re still young. But how can you get your strong-willed toddler or grumpy kindergartner to brush their teeth? Why not encourage them with a book? Here is a list of the best dentist- and Mother Goose-approved books for kids about brushing their teeth.
4 Fun Easter Activities – That Don’t Involve Sweets
Easter is right around the corner, and there are many fun activities on the horizon. But if you have children, you might be dreading the inevitable barrage of candy that they will get during Easter activities. It’s true that many Easter celebrations can be hard on your teeth, but the good news is that finding […]
Interview With the Tooth Fairy
Victoria Dental Group: It’s National Tooth Fairy Day, and for us, that means that we’re sitting down with the one and only Tooth Fairy herself! Tooth Fairy, welcome and Happy You Day! Tooth Fairy: Thank you so much. I’m so happy to be here. Victoria Dental Group: So, Tooth Fairy, why don’t you tell us […]
4 Tips to Prep Your Kids for a Trip to the Dentist
No child likes a stranger poking around in his or her mouth (and neither do most adults, for that matter). But while your son or daughter’s first jaunt into the dentist’s chair might be a bit uncomfortable, there is absolutely no reason that it has to be traumatic. Children can develop a healthy attitude toward […]
TV Shows and Books to Help Prep Your Kids for the Dentist
Most kids understandably have a bit of anxiety about a stranger poking and prodding around in their mouth. However, regular visits to the dentist are absolutely crucial to overall oral health and hygiene, especially in childhood, so it is important that moms and dads help to alleviate this anxiety. Check out these iconic characters from […]
Common Pediatric Dental Problems and What to Do About Them
Common Pediatric Dental Problems and What to Do About Them Most children will experience some kind of dental problem at one point or another. Check out these four common pediatric dental problems and how you can address them. Thumb Sucking Why it’s bad: Thumb sucking can be one of the more comforting aspects of childhood, […]