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3 of the Worst Cavity Causing Activities

January 17, 2019

Cavities are the most prevalent disease affecting children in the United States, but cavities are nearly 100% preventable. Here are some of the worst activities for teeth that can lead to cavities. 1 – Not Brushing Twice Per Day  Avoiding cavities begins with proper, routine oral care. The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry advises that everyone brushes their teeth twice…
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Our Four Favorite Books about Teeth for Young Children

December 20, 2018

It can be difficult to communicate the importance of oral health to your young child, and get them excited about visiting the dentist. But, some of our favorite books about teeth will help ease your child’s oral health anxiety, and just so happen to make excellent holiday gifts for children. 1 – What to Expect When…
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Our Favorite Holiday Gifts for Healthy Teeth

December 13, 2018

Your children have probably made their winter holiday wish list very well known to you, but they probably haven’t asked for gifts that can improve their oral health. With that in mind, here are our favorite holiday gifts for healthy teeth.  An Electric Toothbrush  Electric toothbrushes are handy tools for teeth of all ages, and can make brushing fun for…
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Here’s How to Care for Retainers and Braces

November 21, 2018

Oral appliances are vital tools in helping someone get a healthy smile. It’s important, then, that someone wearing an oral appliance cares for it properly to ensure its long-term effectiveness. Here’s how to care for two of the most popular oral appliances – braces and retainers. Caring for a Retainer  Retainer care is all about keeping…
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The Worst Thanksgiving Dishes for Teeth

November 15, 2018

Thanksgiving is all about food and family, but some classic Thanksgiving dishes are absolutely terrible for teeth.   Stuffing Stuffing is a Thanksgiving classic that can really harm teeth. That’s because most stuffing recipes revolve around bread. Starches like bread provide cavity-causing bacteria the energy they need to chip away at tooth enamel. Additionally, starches can be very sticky and…
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The Top-5 Scariest Teeth in the Animal Kingdom!

October 25, 2018

Teeth are pretty incredible, and in the animal kingdom, teeth can be pretty terrifying! Here’s our list of the scariest teeth found in the wild. 5 – Great White Sharks The Great White Shark is the largest predatory fish on earth, and it wields a lot of impressive teeth. Great White Sharks have around 3,000 teeth in…
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These Halloween Candies Can Destroy Teeth

October 11, 2018

Halloween is an awesome time for families to dress up like their favorite superheroes and explore their neighborhoods together, searching for candy. However, candy contains a lot of sugar and is really unhealthy for teeth. But, among the bad candy, a few Halloween classic candies stand out as truly bad for teeth. Circus Peanuts  How can a…
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Dragon’s Breath? Here’s how to Fix Children’s Halitosis

September 28, 2018

Did you know that 50% of Americans are diagnosed with bad halitosis (bad breath) each year? Bad breath isn’t limited to adults, either. Children can suffer from halitosis that stems from a variety of causes, but there’s usually a way to conquer each cause of children’s halitosis.  Food Debris  Food sometimes sticks around long after mealtime,…
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4 Important Facts about Baby Teeth that You Need to Know

September 13, 2018

Baby teeth play an important role in helping children develop healthy smiles that grow with them. Here’s five important facts about baby teeth that parents need to know to help their children keep their baby teeth healthy and strong. 1 – Baby Tooth Enamel is Hard, but Vulnerable  Tooth enamel is the hardest substance in the human body,…
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The Risks of Children Playing Sports without Mouth Guards

August 30, 2018

Sports can be incredibly fun for children, but they also put them at risk for injury. Did you know that your child is 60 times more likely to sustain damage to their teeth when they aren’t wearing a mouth guard? Here’s what your child risks when they play sports without a mouth guard. 1 – Broken Teeth  Teeth…
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