Will Thumb-Sucking Affect My Child’s Teeth?

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Thumb-sucking is a natural, soothing reflex for children. Babies often suck on their thumbs, fingers, pacifiers, or other objects as a way to feel calm. They often do it before falling asleep. In fact, thumb-sucking often happens when babies are still in the womb. Children usually stop sucking on their thumbs or pacifiers between the ages of two and four years old.  Generally, a pacifier habit is a bit easier to break because it can be taken away. A thumb is always available for the child. What happens if a thumb-sucking habit is not broken? (more…)

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Protecting Teeth With A Bedtime Routine

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A good oral hygiene routine is key to preventing major dental problems. A good routine at bedtime is helpful for children to develop habits and ease stress. The American Academy of Pediatrics developed a simple routine called “Brush, Book, Bed” for parents and children to do together. Every night there are the same three easy-to-follow steps: helping your child brush their teeth, reading a book together, and keeping a consistent bedtime. Brushing with your child ensures that you are their to help them. If you are brushing with them, they will want to be cool and brush just like you! Just remember how important it is that the toothbrush is the last thing to touch the teeth before bed. (more…)

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Movies In The Park: Moana

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If you’ve ever experienced a movies in the park event during summer, you know that your kids love it, you love it, and it’s an exceptional way to make family memories. For those of you searching for options, you won’t want to miss the upcoming Movies In The Park: Moana event happening at a park near you!

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Don’t Forget About Mouthguards!

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Do you have kids who love being active? Yep, we thought so! As you’ve noticed, your little ones love to be on the move and this commonly includes joining sports teams and taking up other athletic ventures. What you might not have considered yet, however, is the fact that it’s wonderful for your children to enjoy themselves through sports, it also presents a bit of an oral health hazard. Just about anything that can end up coming into powerful contact with your child’s smile can lead to injury. So, what to do? Learn more.

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Product Choices: Why Let Kids Get Involved?

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Do you generally speed through the store when you’re picking up personal care items, tossing dental hygiene products into the cart as you rush? If so, we’re guessing you’re not letting your kids get in on the decision making. While you may have a lot to do in a single day and not a lot of time to do it, we encourage you to include them when possible. Why you wonder? Let us explain!

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Need A Clean Slate? We Can Help.

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Do you feel like everything that could possibly go wrong with your kids’ dental care is going wrong? We know that brushing, flossing, and scheduling visits with little ones isn’t always a walk in the park! However, before you find yourself feeling completely overwhelmed, we’d like you to consider something: You can give yourself a clean slate, start fresh, and adjust your outlook! As a result, it’s easy to get things back on track and feel rejuvenated, all while ensuring your kids’ smiles stay in beautiful condition. Allow us to help!

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Summertime Seeds: Eat Fruit Safely!

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What better snack to offer up to your little ones than fruit this summer season? It’s refreshing, much healthier than other sweet treats, and it happens to taste amazing! While we certainly have no desire to steer you away from ensuring your kids get their daily intake of fruit, we do want to remind you that there are some possible dangers that you can easily avoid when it comes to the berries, melons, and other snacks you’re handing over. Namely: Seeds! Rest assured, our suggestions are simple and will keep your children’s oral health safe.

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Pacifiers and Young Teeth

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There is nothing quite so heart wrenching as the sound of a crying baby. It’s no wonder we use pacifiers and other methods to help soothe our young children. In the early stages of infancy and toddlerhood, pacifiers can be a helpful aid. However, as an infant approaches preschool or every kindergarten, continued pacifier use can create problems with the tooth placement, jaw alignment and even the health of individual teeth. Preventive checkups offer an excellent time to bring your pacifier questions to your child’s pediatric dental expert. (more…)

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3 Ways to Be Kind to Your Teeth

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Who doesn’t want to add more kindhearted moments to their life? It may mean taking a breath and thinking before your speak, or letting the other person go first in line. There are lots of opportunities to be kind at home—even extending to seemingly small things like how you care for your teeth. Share these pointers to your young ones, and help them practice kind techniques as well. The smiles in your whole family will benefit from this thoughtful care. (more…)

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