Did you know that more than 95 percent of all toothpaste sold contain fluoride? The use of fluoridated toothpaste is one of the main reasons for the low incidence of dental caries in industrialized countries. Fluoride is essential for the body because it helps the teeth build enamel, the hardest substance in the body. This […]
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With Halloween approaching over the weekend, and this week devoted to all of the parties and festivities, the candy corn and orange marsh mellow pumpkins are most likely starting to pile up. While we want our children to enjoy occasional treats, having Halloween candy hanging around the house for days, even weeks, may trigger continued
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Some kids should hold a grudge against their parents, and not because they asked them to clean their room. They can thank them for the deep fissures in their molars, a simple product of genetics. These deep creases are very difficult to keep clean. Really, for children with deep fissures in their molars it’s just
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Every parent fears for their little ones to experience the #1 dental problem among children — tooth decay. A common mistake among parents is that they tend to ignore cavities in baby teeth, as these teeth are lost eventually. However, decay in baby teeth can greatly affect permanent teeth in the future and can cause
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As parents, we’ve either experienced it or have yet to experience it. Your six-year-old runs into the room and excitedly announces that their first tooth is loose. Many children are thrilled about this new rite of passage, especially if they have older siblings, and know that a visit from the Tooth Fairy is in their
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Now that the summer is coming to a close, many parents have put visiting an orthodontist for a consultation on their “to do” list for their child’s fall appointments. We all want our children to look and feel their absolute best and straight teeth are not only more attractive, but they decrease your child’s chances of
The what, when, where and how on the latest orthodontic treatment for your child. Read More »
Restorative dentistry for children is a form of dentistry that focuses on improving a child’s dental health and also, his or her appearance. Children are very often, affected by dental conditions that can cause them a lot of discomfort. These dental conditions, if ignored, can cause children to develop further conditions that can be even
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Hopefully, we all use toothpaste at least twice a day, but can you imagine a time in history when this main ingredient for oral health did not exist? Actually, the use of toothpaste may go back much further than you may have thought. It seems like those ancient Egyptians were big on oral hygiene and
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Instilling essential kids’ dental habits from a young age can help your kids keep their dental health in good shape right to a ripe old age. Parents should take the time to show kids the importance of caring for their teeth, and while it may seem like a chore at first, it will soon become
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With summer well under way, many changes are taking place in your child’s normal, structured routine. School time, after school activities and organized play dates are being replaced with family vacations, summer camp, outings to amusement parks and outdoor fairs. Though we all want summertime to be a time for loosening up and having fun,
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