If you are the parent of a small child, you know that you need to keep an eye on them at all times. They will find all sorts of things to put in their mouths, and they may try to eat things that they should not. Toothpaste is not made to be eaten, and while...
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Should I be Concerned About Fluorosis in My Child?
If your city has fluoride in its drinking water, than chances are good that between the water and their toothpaste, your child is receiving enough fluoride. Before supplementing your child’s fluoride intake you should talk with your dentist. Fluorosis is a condition that affects the teeth of children. If your child receives too much fluoride...
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Fun Facts About Tooth Brushing for Kids
The fundamentals of brushing effectively for infants and young children is up to you. Your children cannot take care of their teeth, so you must do it for them. From the moment their first tooth grows in and every day until they are old enough to accomplish the task themselves, you must be there to...
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If Your Child Sucks Their Thumb, You Should Break the Habit as Soon as Possible
If your child sucks their thumb, you should break the habit as soon as possible. This may not always be easy, but the longer the habit goes on, the greater the risk the child becomes for permanent dental damage. Listed below are some important facts and information to remember about thumb sucking: – Excessive bouts...
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When Is It Time to Provide Teething Treatments for a Child?
Have you begun noticing signs of teething in your child yet? When is it time to provide teething treatments for a child? All children will at some point go through the painful rite of passage known as teething. This occurs when teeth break above the gum line in their mouths and become visible for all...