Sugar: The Main Culprit of Childhood Cavities
AS HALLOWEEN APPROACHES and trick-or-treat bags begin to overflow with candy, it’s the…
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Beware Viral Dental Health “Advice”
SCROLL THROUGH SOCIAL media for five minutes, and you’ll likely encounter someone confidently…
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Why Do We Recommend Dental Sealants?
ONE OF THE MOST common questions we hear from parents is about dental sealants. Do they really…
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Modern Dentistry Versus Old Dental Myths
DENTAL CARE HAS evolved dramatically over the past few decades, yet many people…
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The Surprising Effects of Mouth-Breathing
BREATHING MAY FEEL automatic, but how you breathe can have a big impact on your health. While nasal…
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A Closer Look at Your Orthodontic Hardware
WHEN YOU FIRST get braces, you may be surprised by all the different parts that make up your new…
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A Quick Guide to Tooth Infections
TOOTH INFECTIONS ARE more than just painful; they are serious conditions that require prompt…
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Sugar Versus Teeth in Elizabethan England
WHEN SUGAR FIRST arrived in England, it was considered an exotic luxury…
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A Parent’s Guide to Cavity Prevention
AS A PARENT, you want to do everything you can to help your child grow up healthy, and that includes…
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Braces-Wearers, We Don’t Ban Foods to Hurt You
IF YOU OR YOUR child recently got braces, you may have been handed a list of foods…
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