A child’s smile is one of the brightest joys in life, and keeping it healthy starts earlier than many parents realize. However, pediatric dental care is about more than just brushing teeth and routine teeth cleanings—it’s about building lifelong habits, preventing future dental problems, protecting both baby and adult teeth, and ensuring children feel comfortable
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Whether it’s a Halloween candy haul or an after-school treat, kids just love sugar. Unfortunately, so do the bacteria that form plaque. They break down sugars into harmful acids that attack the tooth enamel, leading to cavities and gingivitis. But you don’t have to deny your children their favorite treats—here’s how you can protect their
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Preventing tooth decay with good oral hygiene will protect your child from serious dental pain. When left untreated, tooth decay can cause cavities and other serious dental issues in baby teeth. Even developing permanent teeth can be affected by tooth decay and cause pain as a result. Let’s take a look at what tooth decay
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New parents always have a lot of questions about their baby’s health and development. One that we often hear is, “When do you start brushing baby teeth?” The answer to this question is simple—as soon as the first baby teeth come in! It’s never too early to begin caring for your baby’s oral health. In
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Parents do a great job at teaching children proper oral care at an early age. Children brushing their teeth twice a day and flossing every day helps ensure developing teeth stay clean and strong. As a pediatric dentist, Dr. Paul Whitney at Country Club Dental also has another tool to help further protect a child’s
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