| braces, children
Few people are born with perfectly straight teeth. Luckily for you and your children, there are many types of braces that can help correct teeth alignment. Orthodontic treatment can have a huge impact on your oral health and confidence. Your orthodontist and dentist may recommend any of the following different types of braces to help correct […]
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| children, family, Patient Education
Many parents often ask, “At what age should I schedule my child’s first dental visit?” The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends, “First visit by first birthday.” They suggest that the best time for a child’s first dental check up is when they turn one. The idea of such early dental visits can be surprising […]
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| children, health, holidays, Patient Education
While the Halloween festivities may be over, now the challenges begin with the worries about what all that sugar and candy may be doing to your children’s dental health. Since it can be difficult to keep your teeth clean from the endless bags of candy and trick-or-treating. Halloween certainly presents parents with a variety of […]
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| cavity, children, family, health, sugar
When it comes to keeping you and your family’s teeth healthy, it is important to properly brush and floss, but also monitor what goes in and out of you and your families’ mouths. The average American consumes 22 grams of sugar per day, which is double the recommended daily amount. Consuming such large amounts of […]
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| children, family, flossing
Starting a new school year means getting back into daily routines. Your daily routine should include developing your child’s good flossing habits to prevent bacteria and build up that could lead to gum disease over time. When should my child start flossing? Flossing is necessary once a child’s teeth begin to fit closely together. This […]
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