Almost half of all low-income and non-Hispanic Black adults have tooth decay that has gone without treatment. Kids are in pain and getting behind at school, low-income families and people…
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For kids who don’t enjoy brushing their teeth, electric toothbrushes can take away the manual labor and make the process more fun. “Kids’ manual dexterity is not fully developed until…
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Just because most newborns don’t have teeth yet, it’s never too early for new parents to start a dental regimen for their baby. “Parents shouldn’t wait until teething starts to…
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It can be difficult to convince young children to eat healthy, balanced diets, and it’s only natural for kids to gravitate toward foods that can easily cause tooth decay. While…
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How to Pack a Mouth-Healthy Lunch for Your Child
by EDSby EDSFoods that are good for teeth: Cheese. For most of us Wisconsinites, it’s a relief to hear that cheese is good for our teeth. Cheese raises the pH in our mouths…
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Baby bottle tooth decay occurs when sweetened liquids or those with natural sugars, such as milk, formula, and fruit juice, cling to infants’ teeth for a long period of time.…
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It’s ok to let your kid use a paci but here’s when you have to stop
by EDSby EDSWhen should my child stop using a pacifier? “The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) recommends that children stop using a pacifier by age 3 or younger,” says Joe Castellano, DDS, president…
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When should a child first see the dentist and how should you care for their growing teeth? Your child’s oral health depends on a wholesome diet and teaching them good…
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Removing the barriers: How to find and provide dental care for children with autism
by EDSby EDSA little over a decade ago, Dawn Morrison was looking for a dentist for her young son and quickly realized it wasn’t an easy feat. Max, who is now 17,…
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My wife and I are having our first baby very soon, and I know that I’ll be looking for all kinds of answers to help me along the way in…