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Teeth Grinding in Older Children and Adolescents a Cause for Concern
posted: Mar. 03, 2019.
Teeth grinding is one childhood habit that sounds worse than it usually is: often the most harm done is to your night’s sleep. That said, though, it’s still a Read more -
Children with Chronic Health Conditions may Need Extra Dental Care
posted: Feb. 21, 2019.
Proactive dental care is an essential part of childhood growth. But that care can be much harder for children with chronic health issues than for healthier children. “Chronic condition” is Read more -
What to Do About Your Child's Toothache Before Seeing the Dentist
posted: Feb. 11, 2019.
If your child begins complaining of tooth pain without an accompanying fever or facial swelling, it’s likely not an emergency. Still, you should have us check it—and the sooner Read more -
Baseball's Francisco Lindor Shines as "Mr. Smile"
posted: Feb. 01, 2019.
At the first-ever Players Weekend in August 2017, Major League Baseball players wore jerseys with their nicknames on the back. One player — Cleveland Indians shortstop, Francisco Lindor — Read more -
Protecting Primary Teeth from Decay Helps Ensure Future Dental Health
posted: Jan. 22, 2019.
A baby’s teeth begin coming in just a few months after birth—first one or two in the front, and then gradually the rest of them over the next couple Read more -
3 Things You Might Notice with Your Child's Teeth That Need a Dentist
posted: Jan. 12, 2019.
Dental disease doesn’t discriminate by age. Although certain types of disease are more common in adults, children are just as susceptible, particularly to tooth decay. Unfortunately, the early signs of Read more -
Topical Fluoride is a Safe Way to Protect Your Child's Teeth from Decay
posted: Jan. 02, 2019.
We've known for decades that fluoride strengthens tooth enamel and lowers the risk for decay. And while adding it to toothpaste and drinking water are the more common ways Read more -
Bobby Bones Dances His Way to Dental Damage
posted: Dec. 23, 2018.
The long-running hit show Dancing with the Stars has had its share of memorable moments, including a wedding proposal, a wardrobe malfunction, and lots of sharp dance moves. But Read more -
Encourage Your Child to Stop Thumb Sucking Around Age 3
posted: Dec. 13, 2018.
One of the biggest concerns we hear from parents is about their child's thumb sucking habit. Our advice: if they're under age 4, there's no need for concern — Read more -
Why it's Worth the Effort to Save a Problem Baby Tooth
posted: Dec. 03, 2018.
There are usually two moments when primary (“baby”) teeth generate excitement in your family: when you first notice them in your child’s mouth, and when they come out (and Read more -
Guide Your Older Children or Teens through These 3 Oral Health Areas
posted: Nov. 23, 2018.
Helping your infant or toddler develop good dental habits is one of the best head starts you can give them toward optimum oral health. But even after they’ve matured Read more -
Steely Dan Founder's Death Highlights Importance of Early Cancer Detection
posted: Nov. 13, 2018.
Fans of the legendary rock band Steely Dan received some sad news a few months ago: Co-founder Walter Becker died unexpectedly at the age of 67. The cause of Read more -
What Is A Baby Tooth Worth?
posted: Nov. 03, 2018.
For most people, raising kids is an expensive proposition. (A recent estimate by the U.S. Department of Agriculture puts the average tab at almost a quarter of a million Read more -
3 Surprising Sugar Sources Your Baby Might be Consuming
posted: Oct. 24, 2018.
Tooth decay is an ever present danger for your baby’s developing teeth. It begins with disease-causing bacteria feasting on leftover sugar, producing high levels of oral acid that slowly Read more -
Research Confirms: Dental Sealants Really Work!
posted: Oct. 14, 2018.
Have you heard about dental sealants? These preventive treatments have been available for many decades, and more and more children are taking advantage of them. The National Institutes of Read more -
Fan of Superhero Film Black Panther Breaks Steel Wire...with Her Mouth!
posted: Oct. 04, 2018.
Some moviegoers have been known to crunch popcorn, bite their fingers or grab their neighbor’s hands during the intense scenes of a thriller. But for one fan, the on-screen Read more
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