Loosing baby teeth is a big deal for little kids. Celebrate by starting your family’s own tooth fairy tradition. Here are 10 ideas to get you started: 1. Sprinkle “fairy dust.” Spread glitter on the windowsill to show your little one where the tooth fairy flew into his room. …
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It’s that time of year again, when moms and dads are packing their kids’ lunches for school. Did you know what your child eats affects their teeth and gums? For example, hard candies and lollipops expose teeth to excess sugar and can chip or break teeth. Sticky foods like gummy candy and dried fruit …
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BRUXISM: SOMETHING GRINDING IN THE NIGHT Does your little guy grind his teeth while sleeping? It’s not unusual. Experts say teeth grinding or bruxism is common, particularly in toddlers and preschoolers. Most kick the habit by age 6 or 7 when their permanent molars erupt. Others continue to grind through their teen years. So why …
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TWO DENTAL TREATMENTS EVERY CHILD NEEDS Your child brushes twice daily and visits his pediatric dentist twice a year. What else can you do to ensure a happy, healthy smile? Ask your kids’ dentist about fluoride treatments and sealants—two powerful cavity-fighting procedures. Here’s how they work. Fight decay with fluoride. Fluoride is a natural cavity …
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3 MUST-HAVES FOR YOUR CHILD’S DENTAL ROUTINE From toothpaste to floss, your child has a lifetime of oral health ahead of him. Steer him in the right direction by knowing when to introduce these dental hygiene products. Start with toothpaste. Your child is ready for a smear of fluoridated toothpaste after the first tooth erupts. …
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PICK ONE OF THESE TOP TOOTHPASTES FOR KIDS When it comes to toothpaste, it’s all about the fluoride—the No. 1 cavity-fighter for children and adults. But with all the different brands available, which one should you choose for your child? Start by understanding not all brands are the same. Sure they may carry a lot …
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BABY TEETH AND TEETHING — WHAT PARENTS NEED TO KNOW When your baby goes from gummy grins to toothy smiles, they’ve hit a milestone. Those itty bitty chompers serve an important role in the development of teeth and mouths. Your baby is born with a primary set of 20 teeth. They’re hiding beneath the gums. …
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SURPRISING HEALTH BENEFITS OF CHEWING GUM Moms, don’t be quick to say no to chewing gum. If it’s got xylitol in it, it’s got more health benefits than you think. Xylitol is an artificial sweetener derived from a sugar called xylose found in plants. Studies show chewing gum with xylitol helps salivary glands produce saliva. …
