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Oral Health Routine for Your Kids

August 20, 2013 By Social Media Collaborative

As a parent, it is your responsibility to see that your child enjoys good oral health. You should set an oral health routine for your kids early so your child doesn’t have dental problems or bad habits down the road. Here are a few areas you should focus on: 1. Regular … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Dental Health for Kids Tagged With: breaking bad habits, children's thumb sucking

Does Your Child Suck Their Thumb?

January 31, 2012 By Shelby Tatomir

If your child is thumb-sucking, pay attention to changes in the mouth and the frequency of the thumb-sucking habit.

Does your child suck their thumb? It’s not uncommon. According to Stanford Children’s Health, almost 90% of newborns “show some form of hand sucking by two hours after birth.” It’s a natural reflex for young kids and can even help them feel safe or handle stress. But oral … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Dental Health for Kids Tagged With: breaking bad habits, children and cavities, children's thumb sucking, consequences of thumb sucking, finger sucking, keep kids healthy, kids and thumb sucking, oral health and thumb sucking, sucking, thumb sucker, thumb sucking

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