Who doesn’t want whiter teeth? After all, it’s one of the best parts of a healthy looking smile. There are a myriad of products on the market today that promise whiter teeth. That’s because teeth whitening is a proven way to refresh the way you look and make you more self-confident. Still, there are many […]
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Teeth grinding is not uncommon. What is interesting about this habit is that most people who do it are not aware of it. This is because grinding, called bruxism, is going on when we least expect it: when we sleep. If you grind or clench your jaw, you are at risk for noticeable discomfort, and
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Ringing in the New Year is something most of us look forward to, even if we don’t’ do our celebrating at the stroke of midnight. Each new year gives us exciting new prospects. You may refer to them as resolutions. If one of the aspects of your life that you want to focus on this
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When people talk about bonding at this time of year, it’s usually related to the type that revolves around the Thanksgiving dinner table or the tinseled tree. Or, it’s the kids watching the James Bond Marathon on TBS during break. But at the Drs. of Smiles, while we’re all for family bonding, we’re more enamored
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If you were a kid in the 70s, you may remember a dumb TV show, Emergency!, where they went around every week zapping hapless victims with the defibrillator for any conceivable injury. Heart attack. Zap! Indigestion? Zap! Hangnail? Zap! At Drs. of Smiles we’re not prone to overreacting, but we do want our patients to
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When do baby teeth fall out? Children generally start to lose their baby teeth around age six, and most of them will have fallen out by age 12. They usually fall out in the same order they came in, and typically the front teeth will come out first. What to do when your child’s tooth
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Grinding teeth, or bruxism, is a common condition in children, and most teeth grinding takes place during the nighttime hours. Depending on the intensity and frequency of the grinding, bruxism puts your child at risk for a variety of dental problems. In most cases, children who grind their teeth don’t even know they’re doing it,
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Getting your child to brush can feel like a battle of wills. There may even be days where you consider letting it slide just to avoid a fight. But don’t give in. Children can develop cavities in their baby teeth as early as age two, so it’s important to instill good oral hygiene habits in
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Now more than ever before, children are eating more processed foods that are high in carbohydrates, along with an increase in juice and soda. These foods can lead to sugar-feeding bacteria on teeth, causing the enamel to erode and ultimately leading to a cavity. Tooth decay can happen in children who are still toddlers, so
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We all know the importance of daily brushing to prevent tooth decay. Flossing falls under this category too, although it may not be quite the daily habit that brushing is when it comes to your child’s oral hygiene. Nevertheless, it shouldn’t take a back seat to brushing. Flossing helps remove food trapped between teeth, which
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