February 28, 2019
Caring for teeth is a full-time job that lasts a lifetime. But, you can make that job a lot easier (and more successful) by using the four most essential tools for optimum oral health. 1 – Toothbrush Often overlooked and under considered, it is vital that you take the time to buy the right toothbrush for your child. By…
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February 14, 2019
Growing a healthy, adult smile takes a lot of work and maintenance, but your teenager can earn a healthy mouth by avoiding some the greatest threats to teen teeth. 1 – Cavities Cavities are the most prevalent disease affecting children and teens in the United States, but cavities are nearly 100% preventable. Your teen can fight cavities by avoiding eating and…
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January 24, 2019
Starbucks is one of the most popular spots for young adults to gather and hang out, and enjoy coffee with friends. But, a lot of the drinks on Starbucks’ menu are terrible for teeth. So, what should parents do? The Problem: Way Too Much Sugar Sugar feeds the harmful bacteria on teeth, and creates acid…
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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