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The 3 Best Ways for Children to Earn Whiter Teeth

January 17, 2019

A healthy, luminous smile is something that everyone values. Here’s some of the best ways for your child (and you) to earn healthier, whiter teeth without having to get expensive bleaching treatment. What Causes Tooth Discoloration? There are a few things that cause tooth discoloration in children. Extrinsic discoloration (discoloration of the outer layer of…
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What Causes Cavities?

December 20, 2018

Tooth decay is the single most common chronic childhood disease—5 times more common than asthma, 4 times more common than childhood obesity, and 20 times more common than diabetes. But, cavities are nearly entirely preventable and treatable. Here’s some common causes for cavities, and how to defeat cavities. Poor Dietary Choices One of the primary ways parents can help prevent…
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4 Healthy Mouth Habits for 2019

December 13, 2018

2019 is almost here, and it’s time to share our favorite mouth healthy habits that will help your family achieve oral health in the new year! 1 – Establish and Maintain a Proper Oral Health Routine Food debris left on your child’s teeth encourages bacteria growth that eats away at enamel and causes cavities. This is why it’s important…
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Our Top Tips for Protecting Young Teeth

November 21, 2018

Keeping teeth clean is a full time job – especially for parents of young children. Here are our top tips for keeping young teeth healthy and clean! Use the Right Tooth Cleaning Tools Your child needs the right tools in their oral health arsenal to protect their teeth from cavities and tooth decay. Be sure that they…
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Your Children Aren’t Flossing and It’s Doing More Damage than You Think

November 15, 2018

Flossing is incredibly important to keep the spaces between teeth clean, which are often neglected. If your child doesn’t floss regularly, then their teeth – and overall health – could suffer. Excessive Plaque and Cavities If your child is not flossing, then plaque can build up between their teeth and lead to cavities. Plaque is…
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Dental Cavities Just Love Halloween Candy Binges

October 25, 2018

Halloween is a fantastic holiday for families to enjoy their neighborhoods, and gives children a chance to fill their jack-o-lanterns with some serious candy. As fun as it is for children, Halloween candy is terrible for teeth. Here’s why cavities thrive on Halloween candy, and how you can help your child enjoy their Halloween candy…
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How to Avoid a Dental Emergency this Halloween

October 11, 2018

To help parents prepare for Halloween, we’ve outlined some ways to help them avoid – and handle – some common dental emergencies. Oral Cuts Oral cuts can happen any time during the day, but Halloween presents extra challenges for some. That’s because a lot of popular Halloween costumes for kids feature scary, pointy teeth. Fake teeth…
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What to Expect for your Child’s First Adult Teeth

September 28, 2018

Teething can be a painful process for young children, and a confusing time for parents, and the process doesn’t end when your child’s last baby tooth arrives. Here’s what parents can expect from their child’s first adult teeth. The “6-Year” Molars The first adult teeth to emerge are almost always the first molars on the…
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