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HABITS
Thumbs, Fingers, and Pacifiers, Oh My!
Are pacifiers always bad? No! The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recognizes that thumb-sucking, finger-sucking,...
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ADULT TEETH
Does Your Child Have a Double Row of “Shark Teeth?”
Nearly every child hits an awkward stage at some point in their development. A great...
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ADULT TEETH
Yellow Adult Teeth
Baby teeth are usually very white in appearance, but when children begin the stage of...
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TONGUE & LIP TIE
Could My Baby Have a Tongue or a Lip-Tie?
If your baby has a tongue or a lip tie, you may be worried about...
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EDUCATION & PRENATAL PLANNING
Tips for Your Teething Baby
Managing your teething baby may seem daunting, but it’s entirely possible with understanding the process. Teething can...
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Tooth Eruption Timing
Primary (baby) teeth usually start coming in at the age of 6 months, and permanent...
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GUIDANCE WITH TRAUMA & ACCIDENTS
Dental Trauma in Children
As spring quickly approaches and the weather starts to warm up, the amount of time...
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Oral Health Before, During, and After Pregnancy
A mother's oral health before and during pregnancy influences the health of both mother and...
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FLUORIDE USE & SAFETY
Information on Fluoride Use and Safety
What’s the most common chronic disease in children? Tooth decay. This infectious disease is caused...
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ADULT TEETH
Dental Cavities in Baby and Adult Teeth
Early childhood caries (ECC) is a type of dental caries in the teeth of infants...
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BABY TEETH
Can Lip Tie or Tongue-Tie Laser Surgery Benefit My Child?
A mother and her newborn struggle with breastfeeding; a child is unable to pronounce certain...
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EDUCATION & PRENATAL PLANNING
What Is Tongue Tie, And How Is It Treated?
Ankyloglossia, or ‘tongue-tie,’ as it’s commonly called, is a congenital defect that hinders the movement...
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