Category Archives: It’s Your Health

Managing all those Sweet Halloween Treats

Posted on November 3, 2013 by

Halloween is an exciting time for children. They get to dress up in their favorite costume and trick or treat for lots of loot.  However, it is not such an exciting time for parents! Now that Halloween has come and gone, … Continue reading →

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Nail Biting and Your Health

Posted on October 17, 2013 by

Nail Biting You may have been advised to avoid chewing on hard nuts, and ice cubes as it may chip your teeth.  The same warning applies to nail biting.  Dental enamel is the strongest tissue in the body.  But habitually … Continue reading →

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Breast Feeding and Early Childhood Caries

Posted on September 3, 2013 by

Is Your Breast Fed Baby at Risk for Early Childhood Caries? Our recent post discussed Baby Bottle Tooth Decay (Early Childhood Caries) and how and why it occurs.  It is important for Moms who breast feed their baby to know that just … Continue reading →

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Treatment for Sensitive Teeth

Posted on June 25, 2013 by

TREATMENT FOR SENSITIVE TEETH In our last blog we discussed some of the causes of sensitive teeth.  In this post, we will discuss some suggestions to treat sensitivity. The treatment for sensitive teeth will depend on what the cause is.  There … Continue reading →

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Tooth Sensitivity

Posted on June 8, 2013 by

TOOTH SENSITIVITY It is estimated that approximately half the population experiences tooth sensitivity.  Tooth sensitivity can range from very mild to extreme and can come and go over time. There are many things that can cause sensitive teeth, and treatment … Continue reading →

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Receding Gums

Posted on May 15, 2013 by

Receding Gums The gingiva (gum) is the protective skin that is located around the necks of each tooth, and covers the underlying bone that holds the roots of the teeth. The gums are the so-called first line of defense against bacteria that … Continue reading →

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17 Ways You May Be Inadvertently Damaging Your Teeth

Posted on April 15, 2013 by

PROTECT YOUR TEETH  KEEP THEM FOR LIFETIME!                                                       Do you brush your teeth right after eating or drinking something acidic?  Brushing your teeth immediately after eating or drinking something acidic can cause tooth wear.  If you eat or drink anything … Continue reading →

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