New Zealand on Dental Health Issues

There are well documented issues on children's dental health in different parts of the world. While there may be different cultures, types of food available, and different means of preparation, one thing holds true: it proves that we must get proper nutrition to stay healthy and strong. Please take a moment to check out the link below that describes how nutrition plays an important role in dental health issues with children in New Zealand.

http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10710408

Nutritional Health & Dental Issues

Nutrition plays a very important role in a child's dental needs as well as their health and well being.

Choosing a Healthy Diet

Choosing a healthy diet may sound easy, however, fruits, milk, cereals, bread and some vegetables contain sugars and / or starches. Carbonated sodas, sweet fruit drinks and sugary snack foods should be limited.

You don’t have to avoid these foods, just keep in mind that you should eat a balanced diet, brush your teeth twice a day and floss daily.

Healthy Tips


•Drink plenty of water
•Eat a variety of healthy foods from the five major food groups
•Cut down on snacking in between meals
•Limit snacks and drinks that are high in sugar
•Brush twice a day
•Floss Daily
•Visit your dentist for regular check ups

Dental Health Month

February is Dental Health Month!!

The United Way

CONGRATULATIONS!!!! To our T-Shirt Contest Winners

Our winner for grades K-2 goes to 2nd grader Jaimee Poteete of Mrs. Arnold's class!!





Our winner for grades 3-5 goes to 4th grader Noah Hafner of Mrs. Call's class!!

Halitosis - Bad Breath

Bad breath can be an embarrassing problem for children, as well as parents. Bad breath, or halitosis, can be a symptom of various conditions including: postnasal drip, dry mouth, dental problems, and sinusitis. Halitosis in children is often due to the decomposition of mucus secretions and debris which accumulate on the tongue, in the nose, and between the teeth.

A few causes of halitosis are dry mouth, build up on the back of the tounge, abcess or cavities, gingivitis, or oral fungal infection.

To diagnose your halitosis, you should see your dentist for an exam.

Some treatment includes brushing and flossing, including your tounge. In the case of dry mouth, rinse with water and drink lots of sugar free fluids. You should follow up with routiene hygeine visits with your dentist and see your physician regularly.