Losing teeth can be an interesting transitional period for your kids, and it might be one that you don’t have strong memories about other than maybe a few visits from the tooth fairy. Because most parents lost all their teeth years before their kids start losing theirs, they often have a lot of questions about […]
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Choosing a dentist that your child feels comfortable with is important to ensure the best dental experience. A good pediatric dentist does more than just clean teeth— they help the child feel safe, confident, and even excited about going to the dentist. But how do you know which dentist would be a good fit for
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Toothaches are a common dental symptom that can start up suddenly. Toothaches are also an extremely broad symptom that can both be very different in how they feel and what they might mean. It is also important to understand that while many toothaches are relatively minor and temporary, others can indicate more serious dental conditions, needing
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One of the most common dental concerns for kids is dental cavities. To get started, here we really want to highlight that the right answer to “how do I know if my child has a cavity” is “see your dentist”. It cannot be overstated how easy it is for dental decay to start and grow
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Quick quiz question: How many teeth make up the average adult’s smile? If you said 28, you are right. Technically if you said 32 you would be right and very wise, since many people have a set of four wisdom teeth that end up being removed. Either way, it might be surprising to some parents
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You probably do not remember the first time you ever went to the dentist. In fact, the earliest memories most people have about their oral health tend to revolve around losing their baby teeth and hiding them under their pillows in hopes of a visit from the tooth fairy. With those memories so far back,
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Dental emergencies can happen to anyone. As parents, it is important to know how to handle dental emergencies from relieving your children’s symptoms to getting them the help they need. In this article, we will cover some of the most common dental emergencies for kids and teens. But the general advice is the same across
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Is your child afraid of the dentist? It is not uncommon. There are many different types of dental anxieties. The key to all of them is understanding. As long as both a child’s parents and dental team understand where the child is at, you can help your kids overcome their anxieties. Here at Dental Town
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As the summer starts to come to a close, parents across the country are making their back-to-school checklists for their kids, teens, and even college students. One of the most important elements of that list is seeing a dentist for a dental exam. Of course, the best part of a dental exam, is it is
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As parents, your goal is to make sure your kids are healthy. This is especially true when it comes to development. There are many different milestones for kids as they get older from getting taller to of course their teeth. Teeth are one of the easiest trackable milestones for a young child. The first set
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