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Tooth decay is a major cause of pain, infection, and tooth loss in American kids, according to the CDC. In fact, up to about a third of kids have cavities in their adult teeth and as many as 52% have cavities in their baby teeth. Unfortunately, data also show many of those cavities go untreated, …

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As a parent, you know how important it is for your child to see the dentist regularly for cleanings and checkups. But did you know those visits should begin before your child celebrates their first birthday?  It’s true: The American Dental Association recommends kids have their first dental visit as soon as that first tooth …

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Mmm … sugar: Most kids love it. Most adults do, too. It’s that sugary sweetness that makes sodas, fruit drinks, and energy drinks so irresistible to people of all ages.  But guess what? The bacteria that cause tooth decay love sugar, too. When your child drinks a sweet beverage, those bacteria get the energy they …

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Losing a baby tooth is a big deal — especially for a child. Getting that first adult tooth is one of the earliest signs of “growing up,” and the gap that’s left can be a big source of pride for lots of kids. Most kids lose that first tooth by age six, with remaining baby …

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Having your wisdom teeth removed is almost a rite of passage for young adults, typically occurring either in high school or college. Timing extraction is important — but do wisdom teeth really need to be extracted at such a young age? In most cases, the answer is yes. In this post, our team at Dental …

When Should Teens Have Their Wisdom Teeth Extracted? Read More »

As a parent, you do all you can to keep your child healthy and happy. But accidents and injuries can still happen — and that includes dental emergencies. In fact, research shows tooth pain from problems like cavities is common among school-age kids, and without prompt care, it can even interfere with their school work …

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When it comes to teeth, sharks have all the luck. For a shark, if a tooth gets damaged, there’s no need to rush off to the undersea dentist for a filling. Instead, the shark simply sheds the damaged tooth and immediately replaces it with a new one. In fact, some sharks have as many as …

Tooth Decay: Can Silver Diamine Fluoride Help? Read More »

As humans, we’re one of a handful of species to be blessed with opposable thumbs — and we certainly make good use of them. With your thumb, you can: Tie your shoes Use chopsticks (or forks, if you prefer) Give a thumbs-up to show approval Thumb your nose to show disdain Hitch a ride (although …

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