What is antibiotic resistance?
Each time we take antibiotics, some bacteria are killed. But some learn how to defend themselves against antibiotics. These bacteria are called “resistant.” If your child takes antibiotics when they are not needed, your child and others in your community are more likely to get infected with these resistant bacteria. Antibiotic resistance [...]

Preventing Tooth Decay Four things are necessary for cavities to form: 1) a tooth; 2) bacteria; 3) sugars or other carbohydrates; and 4) time. We can share with you how to make teeth strong, keep bacteria from organizing into harmful colonies, develop healthy eating habits, and understand the role that time plays. Remember, dental decay [...]