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Celebrate National Children’s Dental Health Month by Staying Mouth-Healthy

February 28, 2019

February is National Children’s Dental Health month, and we’re here to help parents and children celebrate the right way – by learning better oral health practices. Maintain a Regular Oral Health Routine Avoiding cavities begins with proper, routine oral care. The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry advises that everyone brushes their teeth twice per day, for two…
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Mouth-Healthy Valentine’s Day Sweets

February 14, 2019

This Valentine’s Day, you can celebrate with some treats that will please your taste buds without damaging your teeth! Frozen Strawberries and Yogurt These frozen strawberry and yogurt bites are the perfect tooth-friendly treat for Valentine’s Day. Yogurt is a mouth healthy because it is packed with protein and high in calcium – both of…
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These 4 “Healthy” Foods are Terrible for Teeth

January 24, 2019

A healthy snack is always a great addition to any diet, but some healthy foods are terrible for teeth. Try limiting these damaging “healthy” foods in your child’s diet to help them maintain a healthy smile. 1 – Trail Mix A fantastic substitute for unhealthy snack foods is trail mix. But, be careful! If you decide…
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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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