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Teens and the Advantages of Risk-taking

June 30, 2015 By Sara Fossum

Parenting a teenager can be tricky. Try to remember teens are expected to take risks. Guide them to take the right ones.

If you think your teenager is dramatic, you’re probably right. Dramatic brain changes experienced during adolescence may explain increased exploration and risk-taking. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Dental Health, Dental Health for Kids Tagged With: bad breath remedies, changes during adolescence, comfort zone, dentistry for teenagers, exploration, healthy risks, parenting a teenager, plaque on teeth, preventative, risk taking, risks, risks of tobacco use, sports, teams, Teenager, teens, unhealthy risks, what causes bad breath

4 Common Q&A’s for Parents Considering Braces for their Children

July 12, 2012 By Social Media Collaborative

Children are often teased for circumstances out of their control such as braces. Some parents are hesitant to get their children the proper care for fear that their child will be a target of bullying. Other children have a very positive experience with braces. It is important to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Dental Health for Kids Tagged With: Braces, bullying, Growing Up, Kids with Braces, Orthodontist, Parents, Question and Answer, Straight Teeth, Teenager

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