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The Best and Worst Drinks for Pediatric Oral Health

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With a little bit of education and action, you can keep your whole family’s mouths healthy. Many stresses come with parenting, and one of them is what to feed your child. Not only is it difficult to spend the time and energy preparing healthy food and drinks, but with all the misinformation in the health …

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Updated: February 13, 2019

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

Can Your Kiss Increase Your Child’s Chances of Developing Cavities?

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Mothers who use the same utensils and drink from the same glass may increase their child’s likelihood of developing a cavity. Although it is tempting to kiss your growing baby on the lips, you might want to fight the temptation. There is evidence that kissing a baby on the lips may increase a baby’s risk …

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Updated: August 15, 2024

What Are the Stages to Developing Healthy Oral Care for Your Child?

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The oral care habits you develop when you are young have a significant bearing on how you care for your teeth well into adulthood. There is nothing more exciting than seeing the first tooth surface in your child’s smiling mouth, but with the first sign of teeth comes a greater responsibility for the parents to …

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Updated: February 13, 2019

Causes of Brown Spots on My Child’s Teeth

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Both external and internal things can lead to brown staining on a child’s teeth. It can be alarming to see your child’s teeth showing signs of blotchy brown stains. Teeth staining can affect your child’s appearance and self-confidence, so it is important to know what can cause it and the best way to prevent it. …

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Updated: August 14, 2024