School’s already in session here in Flagstaff, and now that all the back-to-school shopping is done and the kids are getting used to their new schedules, it’s time to book their next dental checkups. You don’t want tooth pain to turn into a missed school day. So before your calendar gets filled up with practices,
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Chewing on ice is a common habit, but it’s not a good one. Although it may feel satisfying to crush ice cubes between your teeth, every time you do it you risk scratching your enamel, chipping a tooth, or worse. Here’s why you need to break the habit, and what you should do if you’re
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Between classes, sports, after-school programs and friends, teenagers have a lot to manage. Unfortunately, that could be bad news for their dental health. A busy schedule and the pressures of high school can lead to bad habits like grinding their teeth, neglecting their oral hygiene, relying on energy drinks, or vaping to relieve stress. But
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The summer is over and the kids are back in school. And although they might not seem interconnected, as a general family dental practice in Flagstaff, we know how important dental health for kids is to their school performance. One study notes that children with poor oral health were nearly 3 times more likely than
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