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Can Drinking Water Help Prevent Cavities in Kids?
Did you know that something as simple as drinking plenty of water can actually help reduce your children’s chances of getting cavities? In this article, we will discuss the four primary ways in which...
View ArticleShould Children Get the HPV Vaccine to Help Prevent Oropharyngeal Cancer?
Human papillomavirus, or HPV, is the most common sexually transmitted infection in the United States. The CDC estimates that there were approximately 43 million Americans infected with HPV in 2018,...
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What Is A Tooth Abscess & What Causes Them?
If your child is experiencing a severe toothache, you should contact your child’s dentist right away. Toothaches can be a sign of various potentially serious dental issues, including dental abscesses....
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What Is A Supernumerary Tooth?
Did you know that children can grow extra teeth? In this article, we will cover the following topics: What Is A Supernumerary Tooth?What Do Supernumerary Teeth Look Like?How Common Are Supernumerary...
View ArticleEruption Cysts in Children
You’re expecting your child to get a new tooth soon. But when you look in your child’s mouth, instead of an emerging new tooth, you see…a bluish lump in its place? This can sometimes be a...
View ArticleChoosing the Right Toothbrush for Your Child
You know you need to begin brushing your baby’s teeth with a toothbrush and toothpaste as soon as that very first tooth emerges, but what kind of toothbrush should you be using? Should your baby be...
View ArticleWhat Is Tooth Subluxation?
Your toddler falls and hits her mouth. When you pick her up, you notice that her gums are bleeding and one of her front teeth feels slightly loose. What should you do? First, stay calm. Second, call a...
View ArticleChoosing the Best Toothpaste for Kids
With so many different types of children’s toothpaste available, choosing the best toothpaste for your kids can seem overwhelming. What are all of those mysterious ingredients in children’s...
View ArticleWhy Does My Child Have Canker Sores?
Canker sores are common in children. Although they are usually nothing to worry about, if you’ve ever had one, you likely know that they can cause a lot of discomfort. In this article, we will address...
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Thumb Sucking & The Effects on Your Teeth
Sucking on a thumb or finger is a natural way for infants to comfort themselves. But will it harm your child’s teeth? In this article, we will address the following questions: Will thumb sucking...
View ArticleWhat Is Xerostomia in Kids?
Does your child feel like his or her mouth is always dry? Does your child wake up every morning with cracked lips and complaining that his/her mouth and throat feel like sandpaper? What could be...
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What Is Dental Erosion?
Did you know that the hardest substance in your child’s body is the outer coating of his or her teeth? This outer coating, known as dental enamel, protects the sensitive, nerve-filled centers of your...
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