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Dental Hygiene Tips for Kids: It's no surprise brushing a child’s teeth is important for many reasons. Primary teeth keep your child’s jaw straight, hold the space for adult teeth, and play an important role in how children learn to chew, smile, and talk. Having healthy teeth will also help with confidence and participation in their education and social life. Establishing good oral health habits early on will help encourage lifelong patterns. The following a thorough explanation of dental care tips for various Stages of Child Development, How to Brush Baby's Teeth, and so much! Check it out...

How To Identify And Stop Receding Gums: While the focus of oral health often tends to be on the teeth, healthy gums are just as important! Receding gums can cause sensitivity and bad breath, among other much more serous issues. Click here to learn the causes and effects of receding gums and some of the treatment options.

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Teeth-Friendly Thanksgiving Foods Guide: We all know some foods are better (or worse) for our teeth than others; the same holds true of the foods we eat on our most precious holidays. So, are Turkey Day staples good for your teeth? Find out which foods to sink your teeth into before you gobble gobble.

Diabetes can cause many mouth symptoms, including gum disease, dry mouth, infection, change of taste and slow healing. Learn more about how to prevent and treat these complications.

It's National Brush Day! Did you know eating sweets is the number one contributor to tooth decay? Especially after loading up on sugary treats during Halloween, it’s time to remind your kids about the importance of taking care of their teeth! Each year on November 1, National Brush Day helps focus on children’s oral heath through facts about brushing, activities to make brushing fun, and tips to keep those teeth nice and healthy. Learn more here and get some helpful oral health care tips for the whole family!

Best and Worst Halloween Candy for Your Teeth: It's not Halloween without candy! But we all know that too much candy can wreck havoc on your teeth. Have fun, be safe & enjoy your Halloween. Just remember moderation and good oral hygiene are key to keeping your teeth healthy during trick or treat time (and all year through). Stay in the know - Learn which types of candy do the most damage to your teeth here...

October is National Dental Hygiene Month! This month is dedicated to promoting healthy mouths across the country and celebrates the hard work of dental professionals. National Dental Hygiene Month is also a good time to remember that oral health directly affects our overall health, so ensuring we follow good oral hygiene habits is important for many reasons. Learn more here about how to observe this month, fun facts, tips on oral hygiene and more.

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When Surgical Extraction Of Teeth Is Necessary: You want to keep your teeth for a lifetime, but circumstances can arise that prompt your dentist to recommend removing a tooth for the good of your dental health. Here's why the surgical extraction of teeth may become necessary, and how your dentist differentiates these procedures from others.

Benefits of Dental Implants: Dental implants can be a smart choice for adults of all ages, whether you were born without a tooth or have had teeth removed due to injury, infection or decay. If you are considering dental implants, here are some of the main benefits to keep in mind during your decision making process.

Kid-Tested, Dentist-Approved: 6 Teeth Cleaning Tips from Dentist Parents! As a parent of young children getting your little ones to brush their teeth, can sometimes be a struggle. You're not alone - Dentist parents have struggled with their kiddos too. So the following are some dentist created and kid approved tips to help make toothbrushing time easier (maybe even fun!). Click here -Try some of tricks of the trade from dentist moms and dads!