If your child has special needs, it may take a special effort to teach them to practice proper oral hygiene. Young children often lack the fine motor skills necessary to clean their teeth and gums well, and a physical, emotional, intellectual, behavioral, or communication disability can make the matter even more difficult. Here are a few of the ways that have helped people successfully teach oral hygiene to their kids with disabilities.

While summer is a wonderful time of year devoid of homework and full of warm weather, barbeques, and adventures, it also comes with an increased risk of dehydration. Drinking enough water is crucial at any stage of life, and dehydration can often be hard to spot in children. Here are a few tips from your dentist for recognizing when your child needs to drink a few more glasses of H2O during the summer months.