Highland Park Pediatric Dentistry

05/23/2022

Have your heard about our membership program? It’s a great option for those that don’t have insurance or insurance that only provides for in-network care.
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06/17/2021

This guy knows what’s up! Drink water!!

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06/15/2021

Let's talk about juice! Juice is a very popular drink for parents to give their kids. This is no surprise, since juice companies market their juices as health foods. However, frequent juice intake is one of the leading causes of cavities in young children.

Here is a great blurb on the detriments of juice-drinking from athleticmindedtraveler.com:

'Many people start their (and/or their kid's) day with a tall glass of orange juice. "A great source of Vitamin C," is a common refrain heard by the masses. But, there's a dirty little secret that Tropicana, Minute Maid, and other orange juice purveyors hope drinkers continue to ignore...

Orange juice is loaded, and I mean LOADED, with sugar. One serving of OJ (an 8-ounce glass) contains 22 grams of sugar. By comparison, 8-ounces of Dr. Pepper (pick your pop) contains 27grams of sugar. Pretty close right? Would you ever let your kid suck down a soda at breakfast? Would soda ever make your healthy drink list? In terms of sugar, Orange Juice and soda must be looked at as one and the same.

"But how can that be -- oranges are a very healthy fruit, i thought?" That's correct, oranges are very good for you and your kids. Eating one at breakfast (or at some point during the day) is a smart and healthy choice. However, an average orange yields 2 ounces of actual juice. So, when you drink an 8-ounce glass of OJ, it's comparable to eating 4 oranges!!! Can you ever imagine yourself eating 4 oranges in one sitting? No way! Worse, many restaurants serve OJ in a 10-12 ounce glass!

Recent studies have confirmed that drinking one glass of OJ a day raises diabetes risk by 20% (thanks to all of the sugar).'

06/01/2021

I always recommend that parents stay very involved in their kids toothbrushing, especially before a child has developed the fine motor skills that allow him or her to tie shoes or write neatly. However, when a child is ready to transition to brushing on their own, disclosing tablets or disclosing solution is a great learning tool to help kids (and parents) see which spots are in need of a little extra attention.

02/12/2021

It’s never too early to start developing good habits! Brushing should start as soon as baby teeth appear in the mouth.

Dr. Michelle Shapiro grew up in Edison, NJ. She received her undergraduate degree in Cell Biology and Neuroscience from Rutgers University and went on to pursue her dental degree at Harvard School of Dental Medicine. 

12/24/2020

Now accepting new patients! Call us at 732-339-9005 or email [email protected]