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Clean Toothbrush/Healthy Toothbrush
posted: Feb. 06, 2024.
We’ve all learned a lot about keeping healthy lately. Thorough hand washing, disinfecting cell phones and keyboards, wiping down shopping carts and door handles—all these low-maintenance cleaning habits can have
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Dental Fear in Children: Brought on by parents?
posted: Jan. 30, 2024.
A study conducted in Washington State in 2004 and another conducted in Madrid, Spain in 2012 both reported findings that support a direct relationship between parents’ dental fear and their
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Be Good to Your Gums
posted: Jan. 23, 2024.
You brush and floss thoroughly twice a day. You have regular checkups. Everything seems fine on the periodontal radar. Sometimes, however, even healthy gums can become sensitive and irritated. Is
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Best Tips to Make Your Teeth Look Whiter
posted: Jan. 16, 2024.
Your teeth were once naturally white and bright. Wouldn't it be great to keep them that way all of your life? Unfortunately, everyday living can dim our smiles. Food, coffee,
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My teeth don't line up any more. Why?
posted: Jan. 09, 2024.
If your teeth don't line up like they used to any more, you may be suffering from temporomandibular joint disorder, often called TMD. This is a term that can actually
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Going Green for the New Year
posted: Jan. 02, 2024.
Does your list of New Year’s resolutions for the coming months include reducing your ecological footprint? If so, let’s ring in the year with some basic—and some innovative—dental ideas to
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It's a Wrap: Ending the year with a smile!
posted: Dec. 26, 2023.
People have been ushering in the New Year for centuries but it became an official holiday in 1582 when Pope George XIII declared January 1st to be the day on
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Teeth, Bones—What’s the Difference?
posted: Dec. 19, 2023.
They’re often mentioned together, and that’s understandable. After all, they’re the strongest parts of the body, they’re made of many of the same elements, they both require a diet rich
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Take Your Pick!
posted: Dec. 12, 2023.
Before electric toothbrushes, before dental floss, before fluoride rinses, in fact, before recorded history, people who cared about their dental health had one primary tool—the toothpick. Ancient bronze toothpicks, bejeweled
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Happy Holidays! Healthy Holidays!
posted: Dec. 05, 2023.
It’s the holiday season! With so much to do and so much going on, you want to be at your best. We have some ideas to help make your season
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What Are Chalky Teeth?
posted: Nov. 28, 2023.
You’ve always taken care of your child’s smile. You make sure thorough brushing and flossing take place twice a day. You serve foods high in vitamins and minerals and low
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Thanksgiving Trivia
posted: Nov. 21, 2023.
At Kids Dental Park we love learning trivia and interesting facts about Thanksgiving! This year, the doctor wanted to share some trivia that might help you feel a bit smarter
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The Effects of Sleep Apnea on Dental Health
posted: Nov. 14, 2023.
Sleep apnea is an increasingly common medical condition, and one that can have a truly devastating effect on the waking life of the sufferer. Those who suffer from the disorder
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National Brush Day
posted: Nov. 07, 2023.
October 31—Halloween. Fourth Thursday in November—Thanksgiving. And, in between these two favorite autumn holidays, we have November 1—National Brush Day!
Okay, okay. Maybe National Brush Day isn’t quite as well-known as
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Alleviate Tooth Sensitivity
posted: Oct. 31, 2023.
There’s nothing like the simple seasonal pleasures. What’s more enjoyable than a cup of hot apple cider on a blustery winter day, or a tall glass of ice water in
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Antibiotic Prophylaxis or Pre-Medication
posted: Oct. 24, 2023.
At Kids Dental Park, we know the human mouth contains a lot of bacteria. A bacterium can travel through your body with routine activities that are a normal part of
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