As spring settles in and temperatures start to rise your kids may already be starting to ask you for popsicles, ice cream, and other treats to help them cool down. That’s completely normal, and if done in moderation, their dentist probably won’t mind all that much.

In fact, their dentist would probably be more concerned if they weren’t interested in anything cold at all; this could be a sign they have sensitive teeth, which could cause them discomfort when they eat. If your child says that they’re dealing with this issue, here’s why that could be and what you could do about it.

Any parent will tell you that getting a child to take care of their teeth can be a tall order, much less actually getting them to the dentist’s office. Often, it seems like parents have to work incredibly hard just to get their kids to do the bare minimum.

Wouldn’t it be nice if your kids actually cared about their teeth, and looked forward to taking care of them? Getting that to happen can be much easier said than done, but is far from impossible. For one, there are some dental toys that may actually help to get them excited about the field! Here are a few examples.