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Xylitol Is A Sugar Substitute That Can Reduce Cavities

By Just for Kids Dentistry | November 26, 2015

Studies show that xylitol reduces plaque, is antimicrobial, and lowers enamel attacking acid.

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Caffeine and Your Kid’s Teeth

By Just for Kids Dentistry | November 12, 2015

Kids are drinking less soda. This fantastic news should also mean that they’re consuming less caffeine, but in fact, the amount of caffeine that kids are getting on a daily basis is on the rise. Recent studies have shown that 73% of American children consume at least some caffeine every day. This can be attributed to “sports” drinks

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Essential Tooth Tips for the Parents of Infants & Toddlers

By Just for Kids Dentistry | October 22, 2015

More than 40% of children have cavities by the time they reach kindergarten. In fact, The CDC reports that tooth decay is the most common preventable disease in children and while the cavity rate in children of older age groups has been slowly declining, the rise in cavities among those under 5 is actually increasing. Unfortunately parents often wait too

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Help! My Child is Afraid to Visit the Dentist!

By Just for Kids Dentistry | October 8, 2015

One of our central goals is to help children have a more positive view of going to the dentist. We feel that preventing and alleviating the fear associated with dental visits is important in encouraging future overall oral health. Adults who are not afraid to go to the dentist are more likely to keep up with regular visits and be

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Is Tooth-Whitening Recommended For Children & Teens?

By Just for Kids Dentistry | September 24, 2015

Public awareness of tooth-whitening procedures and products has grown significantly in the past few years. The number of questions our patients and their parents ask about tooth-whitening has also increased especially among parents concerned about their child’s self image and older adolescents/teens who want to look their best. But are these methods and procedures safe for young mouths? Let’s look

This Common Snack Food is Worse for Your Teeth Than Candy

By Just for Kids Dentistry | September 10, 2015

When we think of the foods most harmful to our teeth, we immediately think of candy. Cavities are caused by bacteria in your mouth that creates enamel attacking acids. This bacteria feeds on sugars that exist in nearly everything we eat, and candy is one of the most obvious culprits. But other foods can be just as rough on teeth,

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These Four Mistakes Are Causing Millions of Preventable Cavities in Kids

By Just for Kids Dentistry | August 27, 2015

No parent wants their child to have cavities and the majority of us take special care to ensure that each dental visit ends cavity-free. Yet, tooth decay remains the most common preventable childhood disease in the U.S. Here are a few simple mistakes that, if corrected, could save children from millions of cavities. Not Starting Prevention Early Enough Many parents

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6 Ways to Transition Teens to Caring for Their Own Oral Health

By Just for Kids Dentistry | August 13, 2015

As children become more independent, parents often have less direct influence over their child’s oral care. The transition to adolescence means that schedules become more crowded and teens are left with more responsibility in caring for their own teeth. Too often, this results in first-time cavities and missed opportunities to catch dental issues when they are just beginning and are

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Saying Good-bye to Baby Teeth

By Just for Kids Dentistry | July 30, 2015

One of the many milestones that parents anticipate as their children grow up is the loss of baby (primary) teeth. It’s an exciting part of the transition from baby and toddler to becoming a “big kid”. We’re often asked questions about what to expect. While every child is different and no child follows an exact schedule, we’ve provided a few

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Four False “Facts” About Baby Teeth

By Just for Kids Dentistry | July 16, 2015

There are a lot of myths and misconceptions about a child’s first teeth. Primary teeth, also called milk teeth or baby teeth, are the temporary teeth that end up under pillows and provide plenty of business for the tooth fairy! Here are four myths about baby teeth that every parent should know: #1 Baby teeth aren’t important. Many parents