Developing Good Dental Habits for Your Kids

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If you’ve ever raised a child, protecting their health has probably been a high priority. You may also understand that teaching them good habits can help them stay healthy well into their adult life. As you may have guessed, the same applies to your dental health. In reality, there are a few things you can do to help your child … Read More

How to Prevent Baby Bottle Tooth Decay

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Baby bottle tooth decay refers to tooth decay in infants and young children, often as the result of prolonged exposure to sugar. If your child’s baby teeth are not taken care of, it’s likely that their adult teeth will fail to grow in smoothly and comfortably, leading to many potential oral health care issues down the road. Here are some … Read More

Oral Health Risks to the Smiles of Teenagers

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As a teenager, you are often faced with life changing decisions that will help push you into adulthood and the person you wish to be. The same can be said about your oral health, as your adult teeth will begin to take hold and the oral health decisions you make can affect you forever. Listed below are some oral health … Read More

The Effect of Cavities on Your Child’s Well-Being

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Teaching your child the basics of oral health care, such as brushing and flossing, is very important to the welfare of their body as well as their teeth. You should teach your children just how vital dental cleaning is to their body’s welfare at a young age so they can grow into healthy adults. Having cavities is a problem that … Read More

Pulling Your Kid’s Teeth: What You Should Know

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You are probably aware that your kids should lose their baby teeth eventually. However, do you know when their tooth will fall out or if you should consider pulling your little one’s tooth on your own? As you may understand, letting your child’s pearly whites fall out on their own is the best option. In general, your child will lose … Read More

Has Your Child Begun to Show Signs That They Are Teething?

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Has your child begun to show signs that they are teething? If so, it is important to help them deal with the sometimes-painful condition. Teething is completely natural in all children, as it is merely the process of teeth sprouting up above the gum line. However, it can often cause discomfort and pain for the child, so various treatment methods … Read More

Dental Fluorosis: The Facts

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What do you know about fluoride? Did you know that it is often added to water to fight off cavities? While fluoride is generally considered useful, would you be surprised to hear that consuming too much fluoride can lead to an issue known as fluorosis? Fortunately, fluorosis isn’t a serious issue, but it can be quite embarrassing because fluorosis can … Read More

Did You Know That Chewing Gum after Mealtime Can Enhance Your Oral Health?

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Did you know that chewing gum after mealtime can enhance your oral health? Your oral health care can benefit from additional treatments beyond brushing and flossing. Studies have shown that by chewing sugarless gum for a period of roughly 20 minutes, usually after eating, it can create saliva and help neutralize acids and prevent cavities. For more amazing benefits that … Read More

Keys to Preventing Thumb Sucking

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Thumb sucking for children at a young age should be discouraged because it can lead to misalignments in their smile and crooked teeth. Although most children go through thumb sucking phases, it should be treated swiftly to ensure later ailments do not result. Listed below are some keys to preventing thumb sucking: – If your child continues to suck their … Read More