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Thumbsucking and Dental Development

Thumbsucking and Dental Development

Thumbsucking is a common habit in children, but it should stop by the time their first permanent tooth erupts. Otherwise, significant problems will result if it continues. Here are some helpful tips to help your child break the habit when that time comes.

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Music to your Child’s Teeth

Music to your Child’s Teeth

Brushing our teeth for 2 minutes twice per day is essential for oral health. For children, 120 seconds of brushing can seem boring! Here are some helpful tips to keep brushing their teeth fun so they stick to this great habit.

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Brushing and Breakfast

Brushing and Breakfast

Timing is everything! While brushing for 2 minutes twice per day is recommended by the ADA, brushing too soon after an acidic meal or beverage can do more harm than good. Learn more about how you can adjust your habits to ensure healthy teeth for life!

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Bacteria and Breath

Bacteria and Breath

Bad breath is something that all of us try to avoid. We may like the taste of onions, garlic, certain seafoods, and other rather smelly food products. After eating such foods, we often take extra steps to avoid the resulting malodorous effect. Some chew a piece of...

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Sleep Apnea and Children

Sleep Apnea and Children

Sleep apnea is defined by the Sleep Foundation as “a condition marked by abnormal breathing during sleep,” including “extended pauses in breath then they sleep.” Such lapses in breathing lead to poor sleep and potentially serious health consequences. When a child has...

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