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Picking The Perfect Dental Home for Your Child

By Just for Kids Dentistry | June 9, 2016

Choosing a primary doctor or dentist for your child can be a hard and confusing process. So, how can you choose the right dentist for your children? We’ve outlined a few reasons why pediatric dentists are the absolute best choice to be your kids’ dental home. Pediatric Dentists Make Office Visits Fun Pediatric dental offices seek to foster a fun

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6 Ways to Get Your Toddler Healthy Gums

By Just for Kids Dentistry | May 26, 2016

Oftentimes, we are so focused on having healthy teeth that we lose sight of our gum health. However, your gums are imperative to your oral health, and also play a larger role in the overall health of your body. In toddlers, healthy gums can help prevent the pain caused by teething and bacteria buildup. Great gum care can also give

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Top Five Healthy Snacks for the ‘On-The-Go’ Family

By Just for Kids Dentistry | May 12, 2016

Caring for your child is a round’ the clock type of job that requires a lot of legwork and travel. Whether it’s ballet or baseball, it seems as if there’s always somewhere to be, and something to do. Often times, what’s lost in all of the after-school commotion is the quality of your child’s snack time. To encourage healthy snacking,

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Important: Essential Tips to Manage a Dental Emergency

By Just for Kids Dentistry | April 28, 2016

By definition an emergency is generally unexpected, which means you didn’t plan on an accident occurring (of course!) But you can prepare for common dental emergencies in case they do happen. Knowing what to do can sometimes be the difference in saving or losing a tooth. Here are a few essential tips to read over and understand…before you need them.

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Four Tips for Keeping Your Kids Cavity Free

By Just for Kids Dentistry | April 14, 2016

Did you know that the most common chronic disease of children and teens is tooth decay? Even worse, the CDC reports that nearly 20% of children’s cavities are left untreated. What may be even more surprising is that nearly all cavities are 100% preventable. In fact, simply by following these 6 steps, you could help your child enter adulthood without

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The Trouble With Juice, Preventing Infant Cavities

By Just for Kids Dentistry | March 31, 2016

When we think of healthy alternatives to soda and other sugary drinks, its often common to look to fruit juice as a healthy alternative. Generally high in essential vitamins, fruit juice can be a much better choice than other beverages. Unfortunately, it can also be one of the worst offenders. The sugars and citric acid found in most fruit juices cause double trouble for teeth, and can lead to tooth decay at an early age.

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Sports Drinks Not a Tooth-Healthy Alternative to Soda

By Just for Kids Dentistry | March 17, 2016

Kids and teens love sports drinks. In fact, studies have shown that these “thirst quenchers” are consumed by 62% of adolescents every day. But are they good for your child’s body or teeth? And are they truly necessary for sports performance? Here are a few facts:

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Four Ways to Fight Foul Breath

By Just for Kids Dentistry | March 3, 2016

Bad breath can affect people of all ages. Using mouth sprays and mints only cover up symptoms because bad breath is the result of bacteria build up. When air passes over that bacteria, it dries and causes a foul smell. There are four easy ways you and your children can avoid this persistent problem and have a healthier mouth in

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Cutting Back on Sugar, Five Tips

By Just for Kids Dentistry | February 18, 2016

Too much sugar can be bad news for your health. When left on your teeth, sugar gives bacteria the food it needs to thrive and create cavities. Further, high sugar has been linked to obesity, diabetes and poor heart health. And while the average American consumes 22 grams of sugar a day (that’s twice the recommended amount), it’s surprisingly not

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Thankfully, You Can Love Chocolate AND Your Teeth!

By Just for Kids Dentistry | February 4, 2016

You LOVE chocolate. Plus, it’s a required gift for Valentine’s Day. But do you have to choose between your love of chocolate and caring for your teeth?