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How to Keep Your Child’s Summer Cavity-Free

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Between stubbornness, unhealthy foods, and busy schedules, maintaining your child’s oral health is a tough task. Keeping your child cavity-free may get a lot tougher in the summer. Not only do children’s schedules get more irregular in the Summer months, but their food choices also suffer. This shouldn’t discourage you, though. With enough careful attention, …

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Updated: November 24, 2020

5 Common Reasons Your Child’s Gums Are Bleeding

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If your child’s gums are bleeding, it is not the end of the world, but it is an issue that requires your attention. A parent never wants to see their child bleeding. You may be afraid at first, but then compose yourself, diagnose the issue, and solve it. What makes gum bleeding so frustrating is …

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Updated: March 25, 2022

Don’t Be Afraid to Request Sedation for Your Dental Procedure!

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There is no need to suffer through a dental procedure or to avoid one out of fear or anxiety. Not everyone has a great impression of going to the dentist. Statistics indicate that as many as 50% of Americans fear going to the dentist, even for just a regular dental exam. Whether you have had …

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Updated: February 13, 2019

What Does it Feel Like When the Dentist Numbs Your Mouth?

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Avoiding your dental appointment because of fear or anxiety about your dental procedure will only make things worse. There is a reason why people don’t always look forward to going to the dentist. There are times when oral care is not very comfortable. Avoiding the dentist will only make things worse but, take heart, there …

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Updated: August 15, 2024

Healthy Foods that May Not Be Good for Your Teeth

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A study done by Berkeley researchers indicates that the sugar in sports drinks contributes to tooth decay. Choosing which foods are healthy and which are not is very difficult given that it seems like dietary rules are tweaked or changed completely every couple of years. Further complicating matters is that certain foods are reasonably healthy …

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Updated: February 13, 2019