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9 Ways to Protect Children’s Oral Health

2017-07-06T18:16:22+00:00

Let’s Fight Potential Cavities! 9 Ways to Protect Children’s Oral Health from Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontic Specialists of Michigan About Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontic Specialists of Michigan, the offices of Drs. Delaney, Plunkett, Ralstrom, Makowski, Thanasas, Ker, and Associates Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontic Specialists of Michigan have specialized in pediatric dentistry and orthodontics since 1968. Our [...]

9 Ways to Protect Children’s Oral Health2017-07-06T18:16:22+00:00

Tips for a Safe Summer

2017-06-13T19:31:52+00:00

Summer is here - that time of year when kids are home from school and families are taking vacations. This is a time of year when dental injuries can occur too, so we would like to provide our parents with some summer safety tips regarding pools, water activities, summer sports, and tooth injury. One thing [...]

Tips for a Safe Summer2017-06-13T19:31:52+00:00

What Does Your Oral Health Say About Your Overall Health?

2017-05-08T17:13:30+00:00

Did you know that what we see in your mouth can be an indicator of your overall health? Sometimes we take our oral health for granted. But keeping a healthy mouth means that you are contributing to your overall health and scientists continue to find new connections between oral health and general health every year. [...]

What Does Your Oral Health Say About Your Overall Health?2017-05-08T17:13:30+00:00

Dental Health and Diabetes

2017-04-28T19:44:38+00:00

Millions of people in our country have been diagnosed with diabetes. Diabetes affects they body’s ability to process sugar. There are two types of diabetes, Type I and Type II. Type I diabetes is characterized as the rarer form, more common to childhood onset, and is described by the body destroying the cells that create [...]

Dental Health and Diabetes2017-04-28T19:44:38+00:00

Is Teeth Grinding Normal in Children?

2017-03-21T00:47:38+00:00

Teeth grinding, known as bruxism, is actually very common in children. Many parents have the experience of hearing their children under the age of eleven grinding their teeth at night. It is actually pretty normal behavior. However, it can become problematic if it causes tooth wear, pain, or trouble sleeping. Why do kids grind their [...]

Is Teeth Grinding Normal in Children?2017-03-21T00:47:38+00:00

Bottled Water VS. Tap Water

2017-03-09T16:39:58+00:00

Did you know that Americans drink about 50 billion water bottles a year? Yes, it’s true! That is a lot of water bottles. No doubt about it, water is good for you, vital to life, and people know it. We need water to survive. Our bodies are made up of 60% water. Staying hydrated has [...]

Bottled Water VS. Tap Water2017-03-09T16:39:58+00:00

ADA and Fluoride for Kids

2017-02-10T17:54:09+00:00

We have all probably heard that fluoride can help reduce tooth decay and it is recommended for our children to get fluoride treatments at their dental check up appointments. Fluoride helps prevent tooth decay by strengthening tooth enamel and this benefit is enhanced when teeth are developing. What is the ADA’s Stance? In the past, [...]

ADA and Fluoride for Kids2017-02-10T17:54:09+00:00

Make a Healthy Smile Part of the New Year!

2017-01-13T19:17:16+00:00

The New Year is here again! Did you make a resolution for 2017? Did you know that only 8 percent of people achieve or keep their New Year’s resolutions? The top ones usually include losing weight, getting organized, and spending less. All of those can be a challenge and it is easy to see why [...]

Make a Healthy Smile Part of the New Year!2017-01-13T19:17:16+00:00

Holiday Foods That Are Healthy Foods

2016-12-15T22:15:24+00:00

Just like our overall health, there are foods that are better for our oral health as well. We all know that sticky foods and candy are not considered a positive part of our food pyramid and can cause cavities and oral decay. Most carbohydrates and sugary foods can add to this as well. During this [...]

Holiday Foods That Are Healthy Foods2016-12-15T22:15:24+00:00

Thanksgiving Tooth Tips! Gobble Gobble!

2016-11-17T12:30:45+00:00

During Thanksgiving, we at Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontic Specialists of Michigan look forward to all the fantastic food and spending time with our friends and family just like you. While we don’t want you to think too much when you celebrate around the holidays, we think it is a good time to talk about certain [...]

Thanksgiving Tooth Tips! Gobble Gobble!2016-11-17T12:30:45+00:00
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