September 30, 2019
What are cavities anyways? You only hear about them when they are on your doorstep and knocking on your teeth. These little dental nightmares aren’t just punishment for eating poorly. They are much, much more. Learn more about what cavities are and how to fight them on a daily basis below. Cavities are caused by…
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September 22, 2019
It’s commonplace for infants of all ages to have issues with sleep, finishing food or drooling. While there are many causes of issues like these, one primary reason your little one may be experiencing this is due to tooth and gum pain – this is typically called “teething”. We have a few suggestions that can…
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September 2, 2019
Children’s wisdom teeth typically come in late in their high school years to early college (16-20). These 3rd set of molars can come into place perfectly straight and cause no issues whatsoever. Sadly, this is not always the case. These teeth can erupt from the gum line a cause a major dental nightmare. There are…
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July 30, 2019
Here are some surprises about the food and drink you eat every day and how they can affect your teeth. Some studies even show that some of these, over time, can do more permanent damage to your teeth than tobacco. You may be more than a little surprised at how many of these items you…
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June 30, 2019
Mountain View’s Summer is Here – Time For Lunch! Along with summer comes new challenges for parents. One such challenge is making sure that their child’s lunch is a healthy one. Here are some tips for keeping your kid’s tummy full, happy and healthy. Go Camping Often it is far to easy to eat poorly…
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June 17, 2019
School’s out and you’ve emptied your gym locker until next fall. But while you’re stowing away the football gear, the basketball warm-ups, the field hockey sticks, and all the other equipment you’ve collected over the school year (that’s where that other shoe went!), be sure to keep one item handy: your mouthguard. Team and contact…
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June 1, 2019
The early year’s of you darlings teeth and gums can be a frustrating time not just for them but for you. By the time the baby is born, there are already 20 teeth underneath the gum line just waiting to burst through and cause of sorts of havoc! Below you’ll find what you can expect…
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May 22, 2019
Here’s how sugar can lead to cavities, and why xylitol is a sugar substitute you should know more about. Too Much Sugar = Cavities Sugar attracts harmful bacteria to your teeth and creates acid that eats up your enamel. This causes plaque and ultimately cavities, which is why you should limit the number of sugary foods…
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May 1, 2019
We are primarily made up of water. This magical substance that keeps us in peak condition day in and day out for activities like school, homework and playing with family after school. You may be surprised to know that water is also a major part of what keeps our teeth in tip-top shape. Learn more…
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April 17, 2019
Everyone loves Starbucks! From adults driving by to take in a caffeine jumpstart before work, to kids who love to drink sweet drinks as they come home from school. The dental danger here is the sugar hiding in almost every drink you order. Take a closer look below. Sugary Sweetness Problem Cavities can be caused…
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