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Kids & Family
16 articles on kids & family from our team.
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Kids & Family
Tooth Trivia: Amazing Facts About Your Smile
Teeth Start Developing Before Birth Believe it or not, tooth development begins before babies are even born. While the first teeth usually don't appear until…
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Kids & Family
Why Kids Should Visit the Dentist Early
Early dental visits set the foundation for a lifetime of healthy habits. The American Dental Association recommends that children see a dentist by their…
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Kids & Family
Little Habits, Big Smiles
Strong, healthy smiles don’t just happen at the dentist’s office—they’re built at home, one small habit at a time. Helping your child build a positive oral…
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Kids & Family
Everyday Habits That Strengthen Kids’ Smiles
Strong enamel isn’t built overnight—it’s built with small, consistent choices every day. Try these easy ways to make oral care part of your child’s routine…
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Kids & Family
Enamel and Kids: Building Healthy Habits Early
Enamel protection starts young. Kids are especially vulnerable to enamel erosion from juice, sweets, and poor brushing habits. Help them protect their teeth…
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Kids & Family
Making Dental Care a Daily Win for Kids
Once brushing and flossing become part of the routine, keeping it fun helps it stick! Try these quick tips: Brush Together: Kids love to mimic—make it a…
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Kids & Family
Kids and Dental Hygiene – Start Early, Smile Bright
Good habits start young! Teaching kids to brush and floss early sets them up for a lifetime of healthy smiles. Make it fun with songs, colorful toothbrushes…
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Kids & Family
Signs Your Baby Is Teething and What to Do
When your baby starts teething, you may notice signs like increased drooling, swollen gums, and extra fussiness. The process of tooth eruption can be…
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Kids & Family
Understanding Tooth Eruption in Babies
Tooth eruption in babies is an exciting milestone in their development. Most babies start teething around 6 months, though this can vary. The first teeth to…
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Kids & Family
Patient Services : Orthodontics
It's never too late to improve your smile. Braces can correct a wide range of problems, not just for your children but for you as well. Orthodontics may be…
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Kids & Family
Other Components of Toothpaste : Xylitol
A systematic review reported two out of ten studies by the same authors on the same population showed toothpastes with xylitol as an ingredient were more…
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Kids & Family
Meet The Team
our dental team graduated from Seaside High School, Seaside, CA in 1972. She earned her B.A. in biology from Yale University in 1976, and received her D.D.S.…
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