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Pacifiers and Bottles: Can Comfort Cause Complications?
When it comes to sucking, babies are naturals — maybe because they practice even before they are born! Children begin sucking on their thumb while in the womb to develop the skills necessary for breastfeeding. And for many kids, this skill has an added bonus: Thumb-sucking can be very soothing. Many infants and toddlers will…
Why a Mouthguard?
An active lifestyle calls for active safety. And while helmets, goggles and knee pads have become standard equipment to protect our bodies, it’s important to remember to protect your teeth as well. Mouthguards offer an easy, reliable method to cushion your teeth during athletic and recreational activity. Participating in any physical activity involves a risk…
Bad Oral Habits
Did you know that a lot of little things you do (or don’t do) on a day-to-day basis affect your teeth’s well-being and may fall under a list of bad oral habits? These include not brushing or flossing enough, eating too many sweets too often, or even using your teeth to open a bag of…
A Step-by-Step Flossing Guide for Kids
Regular tooth brushing and flossing are important for maintaining healthy teeth and gums. The best way to insure that your child maintains good oral health through adulthood is to establish their oral hygiene routine early. You can start teaching your child to floss when they are 2 or 3 years old. They will require…
The Aging Mouth: What’s Normal, What’s Not?
If you’re like most seniors, you know that some changes to your body are a normal part of the aging process and others aren’t. The same applies to your dental health. That’s right, the health of your teeth matters as you age, too! So it’s easy to understand why you might be wondering what changes…
Smokers More Likely to Need Root Canals
It’s never fun to hear the words “root canal” coming out of your dentist’s mouth. But if you’ve recently been diagnosed as needing a root canal treatment, it may be comforting to know that you’re not alone. Like you, it’s estimated that about half of the adult population in the U.S. will need a root…
Dental Care Checklist – Infants
Caring for your infant’s teeth and gums early on lays the foundation for a healthy, confident smile later in life. Here are five essential tips every parent should follow: ✅ Dental Care Musts for Infants – Clean your baby’s gums Even before teeth appear, gently wipe your baby’s gums with a clean, damp gauze pad…
Top 10 Dental Terms You Should Know
Ever heard your dentist use a word or phrase you didn’t really understand? If so, you’re not alone! It’s not uncommon for dentists to use words that might sound completely foreign to you — they use very specific dental terminology to describe what’s going on in your mouth. And although your dentist wants you to…
How to Take Care of Your Dentures
Taking proper care of your dentures isn’t just about keeping them looking clean – it’s also essential for your oral health and comfort. A consistent denture care routine can help you avoid irritation, infections, and expensive repairs down the road. Use the following tips to keep your full or partial dentures in excellent condition. Brush…
8 Dental Care Tips for Moms (and Moms-To-Be)
Moms deserve to be celebrated every day, so if you are a mom, it’s time to give yourself a gift that lasts a lifetime – the gift of dental health. We understand that busy moms don’t always believe they have the time to take great care of their teeth. But it shouldn’t be that way.…
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