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4 Things You Can Do To Make Sure Your Child's Bite Is on the Right Track
posted: Oct. 07, 2021.

So, how's your child's bite? No, not how well they clamp down on things (like fingers—yikes!), but how the teeth on both jaws interact with each other. It's important Read more
How to Ensure Your Child's Teeth and Gums Stay Healthy Now and Later
posted: Mar. 01, 2021.

Being a parent can be a rewarding role. But it's also hard work, especially the effort required in keeping children healthy. In that respect, there's one area you don't Read more
You Don't Need to Pass a Football Like Patrick Mahomes to Remove a Loose Baby Tooth
posted: Jul. 13, 2020.

Kids get pretty inventive pulling a loose primary (baby) tooth. After all, there's a profit motive involved (aka the Tooth Fairy). But a young Kansas City Chiefs fan may Read more
Instill These Habits in Your Child for a Lifetime of Great Dental Health
posted: May 14, 2020.

As a parent, you strive to instill good habits in your children: looking both ways for traffic, doing chores or washing behind the ears. Be sure you also include Read more
3 Things You Can Do to Help Your Child Avoid Tooth Decay
posted: Feb. 24, 2020.

As a parent, you’re all about helping your kids grow up healthy. But there are some obstacles that can make that difficult. One in particular is tooth decay, which Read more
Here's How You Can Protect Your Child's Teeth from Tooth Decay
posted: May 30, 2019.

While dental diseases tend to be a greater concern as we get older, they also pose a potential threat to children. A particular type of tooth decay called early Read more
Moderate Your Child's Juice Drinking to Lower Tooth Decay Risk
posted: Dec. 01, 2018.

Along with daily brushing and flossing, limiting your child’s sugar consumption is an important way to prevent tooth decay. We all know the usual suspects: candy, sugar-added snacks and Read more
How to Maximize Your Child's Dental Health Potential
posted: Nov. 11, 2018.

There’s a potential threat lurking in your young child’s mouth—tooth decay. This destructive disease can not only rob them of teeth now, it could also impact their dental health Read more
Back to School Do's and Don'ts
posted: Sep. 12, 2018.

Back-to-school season can be an exciting time for kids—and parents too! As summer starts giving way to fall, your to-do list begins to fill up: there are clothes to Read more
A Pediatric Dentist Could be a Great Choice for Your Child's Dental Care
posted: Jun. 25, 2017.

When it's time for your child to visit the dentist (we recommend around their first birthday), you may want them to see your family dentist. But you might also Read more
Treating a Baby Tooth with Inner Decay can be Complicated - but Still Necessary
posted: Dec. 15, 2015.

Even though a child’s primary (“baby”) teeth eventually give way, it’s still important to treat them if they become decayed. Primary teeth serve as guides for the emerging permanent Read more
Giuliana Rancic Prepares for Her Son's First Dental Visit
posted: Feb. 24, 2015.

When Giuliana Rancic, long-time host of E! News, first saw her new son, she said it was “the best single moment of my life.” Recently, on the eve of Read more

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