Dentist's Corner

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Dental Tips

How to soothe teething babies

Drooling, crankiness and tears can make teething an ordeal for babies and parents alike. Here’s information to help ease the pain — for both of you.

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How to Manage Dental Anxiety in Children

When moms and dads call our office to make dental appointments for their children, we often hear concerns about how their child will behave and react during the appointment. We do many things in our office to help your child gain confidence during their appointments.

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Dental Tips

What are Cavities and How Are They Treated?

Cavity. That’s the word no one wants to hear at the dentist’s office. A cavity develops when a tooth decays, or breaks down, causing a hole to form. This hole can grow bigger and deeper over time. Cavities are also called dental caries and if your child has a cavity, it’s important to get it repaired.

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How to Build Healthy Teeth-Brushing Habits in Children

Here are some helpful hints for setting high standards of home dental care early, so you and your children can avoid at least some of the struggle that is sometimes associated with the morning and nightly routines of brushing teeth, flossing, rinsing and more.

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How to Choose the Right Toothpaste For Your Child

Visiting the dentist regularly is one of the most significant steps you can take to ensuring your child achieves optimum oral health, which aides in their overall well-being. However, the foundation of good oral health is built each and every day at home. The choices you make regarding your child’s food, how you teach them to brush, what toothpaste they’ll use and more can set the standard for the dental health they’ll exhibit for the rest of their lives.

In this post, we’ll discuss one very important part of your role in your child’s oral health: choosing your child’s toothpaste.

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