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Here's Why Starting Your Child's Dental Visits by Age 1 Is a Smart Idea
posted: Nov. 12, 2021.
As parents, we want to do everything possible to help our kids stay healthy—and that includes their teeth. And just like other aspects of their health, it's better not Read more -
Unlike Brad Pitt, You Didn't Mean To Chip Your Tooth. We Can Still Fix It
posted: Nov. 02, 2021.
It's not unusual for serious actors to go above and beyond for their roles. They gain weight (or lose it, like Matthew McConaughey for True Detective). They grow hair—or Read more -
Saving Primary Teeth From Decay Is Totally Worth It - Here's How
posted: Oct. 23, 2021.
The few teeth your one or two year old has will eventually fall out in a few years—so, why be concerned about tooth decay this early? Actually, you should: Read more -
5 Signs Your Child May Be Developing a Poor Bite
posted: Oct. 12, 2021.
A Malocclusion—better known as a poor bite—can have far-ranging consequences that could follow a child into adulthood. Bite abnormalities make it more difficult to chew and digest food. And, Read more -
Follow These Common Sense Steps When Your Child has a Toothache
posted: Oct. 02, 2021.
A child's toothache is no fun for either the child or the parent. But if you're faced with this situation, don't panic — unless they have a fever or Read more -
Are Your Teeth Sensitive to Whitening like Drew Barrymore's? Here's What You Can Do
posted: Sep. 22, 2021.
Best known for her roles in E.T. and Ever After, and more recently as a suburban mom/zombie on Netflix's Santa Clarita Diet, Drew Barrymore is now bringing her trademark Read more -
Encourage Your Child to Stop Thumb Sucking by Age 4
posted: Sep. 12, 2021.
There's something universal about thumb sucking: nearly all babies do it, and nearly all parents worry about it. While most such worries are unfounded, you should be concerned if Read more -
Sealants Provide a Little Extra Protection for Children at High Risk for Decay
posted: Sep. 02, 2021.
Taking care of your child’s teeth is a high priority, not only for their health now but for the future too. And that means dealing with their teeth’s most Read more -
Sedation Can Help an Anxious Child Relax During Dental Treatment
posted: Aug. 23, 2021.
There are different ways to ease a child's potential nervousness with dental visits, like starting those visits around their first birthday or seeing a pediatric dentist who specializes in Read more -
How You Too Could Have Lindsey Vonn's Viral Video Smile Makeover
posted: Aug. 13, 2021.
Instagram, America's humongous digital photo and video album, is chock-full of the silly, mundane, and poignant moments of people's everyday lives. That includes celebrities: Tom Hanks buying a used Read more -
Never Use This Numbing Agent to Relieve Teething Pain in Young Children
posted: Aug. 03, 2021.
Parents will do just about anything to relieve their children's discomfort when they're in pain. When a toddler is suffering through a teething episode, it's tempting to turn to Read more -
Here's What To Do If Your Child Complains of a Toothache
posted: Jul. 24, 2021.
Perhaps the only thing worse than having a toothache of your own is when your child has one. Tooth pain can be a miserable experience, especially for children. It Read more -
Here's Why X-Rays are a Safe Practice With Children
posted: Jul. 14, 2021.
X-rays are so interwoven into dental care that we often don't think twice about them. Even so, we shouldn't take this invisible form of radiation lightly—regular exposure at high Read more -
Like Johnny Manziel, You May Need an Oral Surgeon for a Major Dental Problem
posted: Jul. 04, 2021.
QB sensation Johnny Manziel has had a varied career in professional football. After playing two seasons for the NFL Cleveland Browns, he quarterbacked for a number of teams in Read more -
What You Can Do To Help Your Child Avoid Tooth Decay
posted: Jun. 24, 2021.
So, when should you begin taking measures to prevent tooth decay in your child's teeth? When their teeth first begin to show? When all of their primary (baby) teeth Read more -
3 Reasons to See a Pediatric Dentist
posted: Jun. 13, 2021.
Your baby is turning one year old—and it's time for their first dental visit! Both the American Dental Association (ADA) and the American Academy of Pediatrics recommend your child Read more
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