Your child’s dentist just informed you that your child needs a crown. You are probably wondering if kids even need crowns on their baby teeth? Why not pull the tooth out and wait for the permanent tooth to appear? The answer is simple: it’s an investment in your child’s future health. As young jaws develop, spaces […]
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Did you know that taking proper care of your gums is equally important as taking care of your teeth? While the health of your teeth is a significant component of achieving optimal oral health, it’s not the only area that needs attention. The health of your gums is equally important. Not properly caring for your
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When it comes to orthodontic treatment, early care can save you and your child time, money, and future difficulties. The American Association of Orthodontists recommends that your child’s first check-up with an orthodontist occur when an orthodontic problem is first recognized, or around age 7. By that time, your child has enough permanent teeth for
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Self-quarantine, sequestering, and social distancing are all concepts that have new meaning to us, now that we are living through a severe global pandemic with COVID-19. The world has shut down, and as of right now, no one knows when we can return to our regular activities. While most of these habits can apply to
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Whether it happens when your child is eating, flossing or brushing their teeth, suddenly losing a filling can be somewhat traumatic, to say the least. Not only is it a strange feeling to be missing part of your tooth, but you can also experience tooth sensitivity and/or a good deal of pain after the tooth
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Tooth decay is one of the most prevalent conditions among children in the United States. In the most recent study years (2015-2016), just over 43 percent of U.S. children age 2 and up had cavities. This statistic included 13 percent with untreated cavities! This can be detrimental to your child’s ability to learn, it can
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While you and your child anxiously wait for the dentist to review your child’s x-rays, you are probably doing everything in your power to not get up and start pacing the halls. Will the dentist say those five dreaded words… “Your child has a cavity” or will they receive a clean bill of health? You
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By now we all know the basics of keeping our teeth and gums healthy…twice a day brushing, daily flossing, regular dental check-ups, and so on. But is there more we can do? Yes! Most of us don’t realize that what we put into our bodies and how our bodies absorb those nutrients plays a significant
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Is Flossing Your Teeth Really Important? Despite a rogue news report a few years ago, the benefits of regular flossing and brushing have generally been widely accepted. So, why do only 30% of Americans report flossing daily and even more (32%) admit to never flossing at all? Most likely it’s because while the obvious benefits
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It’s everywhere right now—aisles and aisles of Halloween candy in every variety, shape, and size. Kids (and many adults!) will consume about three cups of sugar on average this Halloween. However, it isn’t just the day of Halloween you have to worry about. For a month leading up to and the days following, those dishes of Halloween
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