Dental Tips
How Can I Stop My Child From Sucking her Thumb?
Childhood habits like thumb sucking are not usually something to worry about. In fact, many young kids suck their thumbs, probably as a way to cope with stress or anxiety. Thumb sucking can be soothing and comforting…
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Teething Tots
Teething, the emergence of the first teeth through a baby’s gums, can be a frustrating time for little ones and their parents. It helps to know what to expect when your child is teething and how to make the process a little less painful…
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Tooth Injuries… What to Do.
A dislodged baby tooth can’t be replaced and does not need to be put back in. On the other hand, a permanent tooth, which is more sharply defined than a baby tooth, can often be saved if prompt action is taken and the tooth is handled carefully. A permanent tooth…
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Can too Much Juice Discolour Teeth?
Yes, the juice could be causing the problem with your son’s teeth. Studies have found that the sugar in fruit juice can eat away at tooth enamel, especially if kids are allowed to drink juice from bottles, cups, or boxes continuously…
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Basic Anatomy of the Mouth and Teeth
The membrane-covered roof of the mouth is called the palate. The front part consists of a bony portion called the hard palate, with a fleshy rear part called the soft palate. The hard palate divides the mouth from the nose above. The soft palate…
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When to Start Caring for a Child’s Teeth
Proper dental care begins even before a baby’s first tooth appears. Remember that just because you can’t see the teeth doesn’t mean they aren’t there. Teeth actually begin to form in the second trimester…
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Why Do People Need Braces?
Braces are a totally normal and practically expected part of puberty (and many adults get braces, too). To better understand why braces and other orthodontic devices are needed, it helps to talk a bit about…
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