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teething

SOME OF US remember the soreness and discomfort of our incoming adult molars, not to mention how hard it was to chew. Your mouth was tender and it was uncomfortable during this time. It’s the same for teething toddlers. The babies and small children cannot clearly tell you about their …

first dental visit

PARENTS CAN DO a lot to help their child come into the dentist’s office feeling relaxed and positive. Our team will make this first dental visit pleasant. We love children and are here to help your child build healthy oral hygiene habits. Here is a cheat sheet to make help …

toothpaste on brush

What Is Toothpaste Made Of?

Peope have used some form of paste to help keep their teeth clean since at least 3000 BC in ancient Egypt. Modern toothpaste first appeared in the 1700s and was usually homemade. A dentist first added soap to dental paste in 1824, and John Harris added chalk in the 1850s. …

thumb sucking

IT MIGHT BE CLICHÉD to say it, but it’s true that kids grow up fast. They’re constantly outgrowing their clothes, outsmarting your most ingenious baby-proofing techniques, and learning new things. We can’t help you with all of that, but we’re here with all the information you need about your child’s …

preventing childhood cavities

TWO OUT OF every five kids develop one or more cavity by the time they turn eleven. That makes dental cavities the most common disease of childhood. The good news is that it’s very preventable when parents prioritize their kids’ dental health. We’re here to help you do that for …