It’s September.  The time for vacations to be over and we head back to and kids head back to school.  Well, hopefully they are heading back to school.  If your children are heading back to the classroom in the new “age” of Covid-19, you’ll find there are a lot of fears floating around and conflicting do’s and don’ts.

Relax, we’ve compiled a list of tips to keep your child healthy and happy during this strange time.  And if they are healthy and happy, you will be too. 

I know when you think of oral hygiene, you probably don’t think about garlic, that is unless you just had some pizza or pasta filled with garlic and you’re trying to avoid talking to anyone until you can get to the mouthwash at home.  Yummy, but potent.

But here’s the thing.  Allicin, a major component of garlic, has been shown to help keep bad bacteria at bay which contributes to dental diseases.  And, if that wasn’t cool enough, garlic also contains anti-fungal and antiviral properties as well, which helps to promote strong, healthy teeth and gums.

During the winter months, colds, flu and virus’ tend to become more aggressive. These can occur at any time, but most cases follow a relatively predictable seasonal pattern.  According to the CDC, October is usually when the cold, flu and virus season starts and peaks in winter. But some years, outbreaks can stick around until May. Locations with cold temperatures and low humidity see the same, as these are two prime factors.