Quiz: Fluoride For Your Child

quizkeyboardredWhen we get down to the basics regarding how to prevent your child from experiencing tooth decay, fluoride is one of the key factors. If your child is deficient in this mineral, it means he or she is losing out on powerful protection against the formation of cavities. The good news is that rectifying this issue is actually quite simple. Let’s see what you know about this topic with a quiz. Of course, we suggest you also give us a call to schedule a visit for your child, so we can make sure all is well.

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3 Toothbrush Tips

tipshelpfulgreenJust when you thought you knew everything you ever needed to know about your toothbrush and dental hygiene, here we are surprising you once more! Did you know there’s a lot of knowledge to be gathered up over this simple yet essential product? From how long you should keep one around to what it can and cannot accomplish, we have a lot of wisdom to share with you. Let’s keep the conversation going with some new helpful details!

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2 Important Times You Should Rinse

2woodDo you ever think about the different times you might want to rinse your mouth to protect your oral health? Or, do you only rinse with water when you’re brushing your teeth? Fortunately, rinsing is very easy to do throughout the day and it’s extremely effective in contributing to a healthy grin. Find out about a couple instances during which a quick rinse might benefit you immensely.

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Quiz: Tooth Eruption

babyteethfullsileDo you think you know just about all there is to know about tooth eruption and development? For instance, do you know when baby teeth show up, when they fall out, how many teeth you have in your mouth at different developmental periods of your life and more? If so, you may have a wonderful memory or simply have studied up on dental details. If not, you’re like many people who know a bit of information but who could use some brushing up. See where you stand with our quiz.

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Parents’ Concerns About Sealants: Answered

childrensmilebroandsisYou have a lot of concerns about pretty much everything that comes into contact with your child. The dental care your son or daughter receives is no different! As a result, though we can concisely tell you that dental sealants are extremely beneficial for developing smiles, you are probably going to want to learn a lot more about the big picture and the tiniest details. No problem! We appreciate your concern and are happy to offer responses to those worries that have been circling about in your mind.

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Candy Buyback Update: It Was A Success!

corneliusbuybacksuccessIf you keep up with the exciting goings-on at our practice, you know that we recently held a candy buy back in which we literally bought back your leftover Halloween candy from you to send to our troops. (We also invited you and your little ones to get creative and make cards for the soldiers who appreciate not only sweet treats but also sweet messages of support). We are so thrilled to be able to announce that this was one exceptionally successful buy back!

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K-9 Pointe Dog Park Grand Opening

dogpuppyDoes your heart belong to a very special pup? If so, you’re part of the dog owner’s club, which means you do anything and everything you can to spoil and entertain that lovable little beast of yours! If you haven’t caught wind of this upcoming event quite yet, you’ll be overjoyed to learn about it now! Make sure you come out to the K-9 Pointe grand opening (and bring along Fido while you’re at it) to put a big smile on your face.

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Check Your Expiration Dates

dentalhygieneproductsWhen you’re using the same collection of dental hygiene products every single day, you will generally make it through your toothpaste and dental floss in a timely manner. As a result, you won’t need to worry too much about expiration dates. Right? This is true if you purchased brand new products from the drugstore. It’s also true if you don’t swap from one product to the next. Then of course, some products require you to use them for a set period of time before you decide they have passed their limit. For a clear understanding regarding keeping products around only as long as is appropriate, we’ve got some helpful information.

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How To Brush Sensitive Teeth

toothbrushbrunetteWould you say that the term “tender” applies to your smile? Do you notice that your dental hygiene doesn’t leave your smile feeling fresh and wonderful but sore? If smile sensitivity is a real problem for you, it’s important to recognize that you have options. To begin with, we encourage you to consider the ways you may be contributing to this concern with your approach to brushing. In many cases, we find that patients can fully address sensitive teeth simply by making a small change or two to their usual oral health habits.

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