New Moms & Oral Health
Taking care of your new baby can often takes precedence over taking care of yourself. While this is understandable, oral health is one area that new moms must not neglect - both for their own sake, and that of the baby.
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Choosing Toothpaste & Floss for Children
You can make the brushing and flossing routine easier and more effective for your children by choose the right kind of toothpaste and floss.
Stages of Oral Development - The Teen Years
By the early teen years, most kids have developed almost all of their permanent teeth (except, in most cases, the wisdom teeth), and preventative dental hygiene (and occasionally orthodontics) will become the main feature in their dental care over the following years.
Choosing the Right Toothbrush for Your Child
A variety of factors must be considered when choosing a toothbrush for your child, including age, ability, and dental health needs. Follow The these simple guidelines when choosing toothbrushes for children.
Can Children Get Gum Disease?
We typically think of gum disease as a malady reserved for older adults. However, children are at a risk for gum disease, too. For kids, as with adults, prevention is they key to healthy gums.
Supplements to Brushing & Flossing
Although brushing and flossing are the most important element of children’s daily oral care routine, there are a few other simple things you and your children can do to keep your teeth healthy between brushing and flossing sessions.
Breastfeeding & Babies' Oral Health
While breastfeeding is not the right choice for every child and/or mother, it can have a variety of benefits when it comes to children’s oral health.
Stages of Oral Development 6 - 12
A lot of changes take place inside of children’s mouths between the ages of 6 and 12. By the end of this period, almost all of the permanent teeth will have erupted.
Teething: What to Expect
Though teething can be a painful and difficult process for babies and their their parents, knowing what to expect to handle it can make things go much more smoothly.
Stages of Oral Development: 4 - 6
Children's mouths are in an almost continuous state of change between the infant and teenage years. Here, you'll learn what to expect in your child's oral development between the ages of 4 and 6.
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