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How Does Breastfeeding Impact Baby’s Dental Health?
Breastfeeding encourages good oral development in babies. Nursing isn't for everyone, but according to MouthHealthy.org, mothers who choose to nurse can provide their children with benefits for both their teeth and their developing bodies. When babies are breastfed, they are: [...]
How Long Does a Dental Sealant Last?
Dental sealants are protective barriers that our pediatric dentists place on cavity-prone tooth surfaces. The deep and narrow grooves and pits on the chewing surfaces of molars are excellent hiding places for small bacteria and the sugars these bacteria like [...]
Give Braces or Invisalign as a Gift This Holiday Season
Are you still looking for the perfect gift for your teen, spouse, or someone special? A beautiful smile may be exactly what they want. With braces or clear treatments like Invisalign, you can really give them a gift they’ll smile [...]
How Does Cold and Flu Season Affect Your Child’s Dental Health?
Now that cold and flu season is here, did you know these common viruses and similar illnesses could affect your child’s oral health? Here are just a few examples: Bad Breath Runny noses, post-nasal drips, and decongestant medications can change [...]
Reasons to be Thankful for Healthy Teeth This Thanksgiving
Having healthy teeth impacts your Thanksgiving holidays more than you probably realized. Here are just a few of the great gifts we get to enjoy when we have a healthy smile: Smiling Around Your Family A healthy smile can give [...]
Some Frightfully Fun Tooth-Friendly Treats
Is it possible to enjoy Halloween without wreaking havoc on your fangs (oops, we mean smile)? Absolutely! These tooth-friendly trick-or-treating goodies are just fine for your children to enjoy. Sugar Free Gum Sugar free gum may contain xylitol, which is [...]