Protecting Baby Teeth: 3 Things To Avoid

You may already know that even though baby teeth will eventually be shed and permanent teeth will replace them, they serve as preliminary guides for those future teeth. While you are aware that consistent dental hygiene and visits are essential in your efforts toward protecting primary teeth, there are some possible hazards you might overlook. Let us ensure that you are not with a few tips for what to avoid.

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April Observances That Promote Healthy Smiles

For your kids and for you, too, April may provide some helpful reminders that offer a lot of smile protection! This month of the year, in addition to bringing with it nicer weather, the blooming of flowers, and the promise of sunny days also brings with it some national observances that are most certainly worth recognizing. Let’s run through a handful of them, so you feel like you’re ahead of the game when it comes to keeping everyone’s oral health in check!

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When Your Teen Asks For A Tongue Ring

Oral piercings are not necessarily the type of thing you want to hear your teen is interested in. Whether you have good feelings about tongue rings, negative feelings, or neutral ones, the underlying concern is that they may lead to oral health problems. To begin with, as you know, any type of piercing requires significant care to prevent swelling and infection. So, how to respond to this inquiry when your child suddenly shows interest? We have a few helpful ways to get started.

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Easter Candy: Steer Clear Of Certain Sweets

Yes, it’s normal for your kids to get excited about sugary treats on Easter. After all, there’s quite an abundance, so if you’re on board with indulging, we understand. However, we also know that you might not be quite as educated on the different types of candies out there and which happen to be much worse for kids’ (and adults’) smiles when compared with others. Let’s run through a few details to keep in mind, so your children have a very fun-filled holiday, while you can breathe a sigh of relief about their oral health.

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Your Child’s Headaches: Simple Solutions

There are, of course, many possible reasons your child may be ending up with headaches. Some of them may be related to oral health, while others may be something your pediatrician can speak to. As for some things to consider in regard to your child’s teeth and related habits, we can explain some frequent problems that result in pain. While over-the-counter pain relievers can offer immediate relief, remember that getting to the bottom of chronic discomfort is essential.

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Tips For Teen Dental Care

We often spend time helping you figure out what to do for your little ones when it comes to maintaining healthy smiles. When you visit your dentist, you receive suggestions for your adult smile. One thing that may be getting overlooked just the slightest? You may really need some extra help in the form of tips for teen dental care! Your teenagers aren’t exactly kids anymore but they’re certainly not adults yet. So, how to make sure you’re guiding them well? Let’s start with some essential recommendations.

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Sedation: How To Make Decisions?

As an adult, you understand that dental sedation can make dental care much more relaxing on many levels. It may offer help with dental anxiety. It may physically make treatments more comfortable. It may help patients feel more optimistic about smile care. The list goes on and on, of course. When you are the one receiving sedation, you know how to weigh the pros and cons to make decisions. However, when the sedation is for your child, you may not feel quite as equipped to make a final decision. Not to worry: That’s one of the reasons we are here!

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Kids’ Spring Sports: 2 Helpful Suggestions!

Here comes spring! It means so many things, especially when you have children. The weather is easier to handle, you stop dealing with kids accidentally losing their coats and gloves, our landscape looks much more beautiful, and … of course … spring sports begin! Is your child planning on participating? If so, we have some suggestions that will offer significant protection for your children’s smile health.

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The Bathroom: Protect Little Kids

Like everyone else, you keep your dental hygiene products (and you practice your dental care) in the bathroom! This is no big deal if you’re an adult or even a big kid. However, if you have little kids heading into the bathroom with potential access to products like toothpaste and mouthwash and more, this can become dangerous territory. While the products are always safe when used as directed, they can become hazardous when used not as directed. How to avoid any snafus when it comes to the dental items your family needs? We can help!

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Easy Protection For Jaws And Teeth

Do you ever think about your own jaws and teeth and some of the hiccups have occurred with your oral health throughout your life? Perhaps you occasionally end up with sore teeth or fatigued jaws. Might these types of concerns affect your children? What can you do, you ask yourself, to ensure your little ones aren’t developing negative habits or doing things that may lead to damage or discomfort for jaws and teeth? We can offer a wealth of helpful advice!

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