Parenting
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Timeline for Utilizing Your Baby’s Dental Benefits
Their first steps, first words, first smile—every moment matters. Here’s how to keep your child’s mouth healthy during his or her first year:
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Four Tricks to Perk up Picky Palates
Many young children go through a stage where they become extremely choosy about what they eat. Though it’s a normal phase, parents of picky eaters are often concerned about their kids getting proper nutrition (which … Read More
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One Rule No One Should Break
Sending little ones to bed without brushing may not seem like a big deal, but cavities are nearly 100% preventable which is why brushing twice a day is so important.
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How to Help Your Child Prep for the First Lost Tooth
August can be a big time of the year for children going back to school — but it’s also a big time of year for the Tooth Fairy. National Tooth Fairy Day is on August 22, … Read More
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Why Calcium is Essential for Childhood Growth
Your mom gave you a lot of wise advice when you were growing up, but one bit of wisdom holds especially true: Drink your milk!
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DIY: Tooth Fairy Tooth Saver Box
The Tooth Fairy is an American tradition, but the ritual of kids exchanging teeth for some type of prize can be found in every recorded human culture. Kids can make the Tooth Fairy’s job a … Read More
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Taking Care of a Super Mom’s Smile
From one mother to another, let’s be honest for a minute. When was the last time you made a dental appointment that wasn’t for your kids? You’re bravely fighting picky eater battles, running between school … Read More
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4 Things You Need to Know About Wisdom Teeth
Approximately 85% of people get their wisdom teeth extracted at some point in their lifetime. In the past decade, the wisdom on wisdom teeth has advanced. Though some things have stayed the same, a lot … Read More
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Caught in the Middle: Insurance Tips for the Sandwich Generation
Middle-aged adults are finding themselves financially “sandwiched” between two generations: their children and aging parents. This dual responsibility isn’t new, but it’s now more costly than ever. On one end, parents are supporting their children … Read More
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Hockey Smile Safety: 3 Ways to Encourage Kids to Wear Mouthguards
Between the thrills and fears, hockey parents’ feelings go head-to-head. From the excitement of a slap shot to the anxiety of a hard check, we want our kids to be safe and smiling. And a … Read More