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Smile Soothers or Abusers? Pacifier Dos and Don’ts

January 31, 2017 By Sara Fossum

Smile Soothers or Abusers? Pacifier Dos and Don’ts

Parents will pop in a pacifier to calm and soothe their children, as sucking is a natural way for babies and toddlers to comfort themselves. During the first few years, these sucking habits aren’t harmful, but they can have long-term implications in the long run. … [Read more...]

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3 Reasons Your Kids Need the Tooth Fairy

January 24, 2017 By Shelby Tatomir

3 Reasons Your Kids Need the Tooth Fairy

The Tooth Fairy is notorious for sprinkling her fairy dust on our pillows, taking our baby teeth, and leaving us a few bucks. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Dental Health for Kids, Just for Fun Tagged With: fairy traditions, kid’s dental health, Kids oral health, losing teeth, new traditions, tooth fairy traditions

3 Reasons to Consider Sealants for Your Child

November 22, 2016 By Shelby Tatomir

Sealants helps maintain your child’s dental health for up to 10 years! Other benefits of sealants:

Your child’s health starts with their smile! Cavities are the most common chronic disease among children and that untreated decay affects 19.5% of 2- to 5-year-olds and 22.9% of 6- to 19-year-olds. … [Read more...]

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1 Rule Babysitters Should Not Break

August 16, 2016 By Shelby Tatomir

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Upon returning home from your “date night,” you probably don’t want to think about dental care for your kids. It may seem like an inconvenience to remind the babysitter to ensure the kids’ teeth are brushed. But, it will be more of a pain if they’re not getting regular care to … [Read more...]

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Back-to-School Foods that Boost Brainpower

August 9, 2016 By Shelby Tatomir

These foods will help your students make the grade!

Studying and snacking go hand in hand. Feeding kids hummus over hamburgers affects their smile, body, and brain. Younger years are critical for cranium development, so use these tips to provide proper nutrition this school year. … [Read more...]

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