Pediatric dental care starts as early as infancy. For example, the milk that your infant drinks sits on their gums, which can slowly rot their teeth below the gum line. This may be something you didn't know about tooth care in your little one. As your child grows, there are some things you should be doing to help prevent tooth decay. See below for these helpful tips.
Infant Dental Care
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You may be good about brushing your teeth twice a day and using mouthwash, but do you floss as much as you should? Many people try to come up with excuses as to why they don't floss, or even lie to their dentist during their checkups. Your dentist can tell if you've not been flossing, and there is no excuse not to do it. Here are 4 flossing excuses, along with why they are not good reasons to avoid it.
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Halloween is just around the corner. Time to get ready for all the little, and not so little, trick-or-treaters. It's also time to start worrying about the effects all of that candy is going to have on your kid's teeth. Luckily, you don't have to isolate your kids from all the fun just to keep their teeth healthy. With some careful planning, your kids can enjoy Halloween, and you can protect their teeth.
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Do you have a child who is terrified of going to the dentist? It is very common for kids to develop a fear of the dentist, especially if they have endured a procedure that involved needles, drills, and the like. Fortunately, many dentists are going drill-free in their practices. A drill-free dental procedure is a great alternative for kids who are afraid of the traditional cavity control procedures. The following is some information about drill-free dentistry and what you can expect:
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The color of your teeth will be a major contributing factor in the overall appearance of your smile. Unfortunately, there are many people that have developed noticeable stains on the surface of their teeth. Not surprisingly, this can be an extremely embarrassing problem to have. While there are an assortment of whitening options available, there are many people that may lack the experience and knowledge needed to make informed choices about these procedures.
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