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Diseases your Dentist Can Discover

August 15, 2013 By Social Media Collaborative

Over 120 diseases have some sort of symptoms that occur in your mouth. And I would be willing to bet that you don’t take the time to check out your oral cavity thoroughly on a regular basis. This is where your dentist comes in! Have you always thought your dentist only cleans … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Dental Health for Kids Tagged With: anemia, bulimia, dental exams, gastroesophageal reflux disease, herpangina

Summer’s Almost Over – Don’t Forget to Schedule a Dental Appointment!

August 13, 2013 By Social Media Collaborative

You've bought the books, paper and pencils. Your child has new clothes and a backpack. She’s ready for school. Or is she? What about an appointment to see the dentist? Tooth decay affects U.S. children more than any other infectious disease, according to the Centers for … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Dental Health for Kids Tagged With: avoid tooth decay, Back To School, Back to school smiles

Sippy Cups & Healthy Smiles

August 8, 2013 By Social Media Collaborative

If you’re the parent of a toddler, you probably have a lot of sippy cups in your home. They’re great for tiny hands, but they can hurt tiny teeth. Juice, milk and sweet drinks all have sugar. Sucking on a sippy cup with liquids that have sugar in them can cause tooth decay … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Dental Health for Kids Tagged With: Brush with me, drink more water, oral health tips, promote healthy living

Bad Habit to Break – Teeth as Tools

August 6, 2013 By Social Media Collaborative

Everyone has done it at one time or another. You’re away from your scissors and you need something to cut with. Why not use your pearly whites? It’s time to break those bad habits before you damage your teeth.

Everyone has done it at one time or another. You’re away from your scissors and you need something to cut with. Why not use your pearly whites? Well, we’ll tell you why it’s time to break those bad habits. The enamel on your teeth is one of the hardest substances in your body. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Dental Health for Kids Tagged With: breaking bad habits, misuse of teeth can cause chips cracks or breaks in teeth, nail biting, natural teeth, Tooth Enamel

Clean Your Mouthguard

August 1, 2013 By Social Media Collaborative

Have you ever searched for your retainer or mouth guard only to find it under your bed, in a napkin or in the trash? Even in the best of circumstances, orthodontic retainers can develop a build-up of potentially harmful microbes if they aren’t properly cleaned. This is also true … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Dental Health for Kids Tagged With: mouth guard, sports

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