Category Archives: Other Tips

Preparing Your Child For Their First Dental Visit

Posted on October 19, 2014 by

Your Child’s First Visit — Make it Fun! Visiting the dentist for the first time should be a positive, fun experience for your child. There are some things you can do to help prepare your child for their first visit.                    … Continue reading →

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Tooth Whitening – Home Remedies – Effective or Dangerous

Posted on July 1, 2014 by

There are many suggestions out there on home remedies for tooth whitening. They range from mixing a half a teaspoon of baking soda together with a teaspoon of lemon juice and brushing with it, to adding salt to your toothpaste, … Continue reading →

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Dental Implants

Posted on April 14, 2014 by

Many factors can contribute to the loss of your teeth, including cavities, poor oral hygiene leading to gum and periodontal disease, bite problems, infection, fractured roots, and accidents. When teeth are lost, the bone that was around those teeth is … 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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How to Prevent Baby Bottle Tooth Decay

Posted on August 15, 2013 by

HOW TO PREVENT EARLY CHILDHOOD CARIES  If you must give the baby a bottle as a comfort at bedtime, it should contain only water. If your child won’t fall asleep without the bottle and its usual beverage, gradually dilute the … Continue reading →

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Baby Bottle Tooth Decay

Posted on July 21, 2013 by

Baby  Bottle Tooth Decay You may think that because baby teeth are replaced by permanent teeth, it is not important if they decay or are lost early.  It is however, very important to keep baby teeth healthy because: Primary (baby) teeth last for one-sixth … Continue reading →

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