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Tips on Caring for Your Child After a Dental Procedure
May 9, 2019
Having a dental procedure can be stressful for a child, but it’s common for the anxiety to persist once the procedure is finished. Some children wake up from a procedure still feeling nervous. Luckily there are ways to ease a…
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Signs that it May be Time to Schedule a Dental Cleaning and Checkup
Apr 22, 2019
It’s common knowledge that our children should be visiting the dentist every six months to get a dental cleaning and a checkup. We also know that a toothache indicates the need to visit the dentist quickly and that bleeding…
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Common Causes of Dental Cavities in Children
Apr 10, 2019
It might sound cliché, but simple oral hygiene like brushing, flossing, and visiting a dentist regularly really is the most effective way to prevent dental cavities in children. For some children and teens, however, there are…
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Facts About Baby Teeth that Every Parent Should Know
Mar 27, 2019
Baby teeth are a very important part of helping your child achieve and maintain beautiful and healthy smiles that will grow with them into adulthood. You can help your children keep their teeth strong and healthy throughout…
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Helping to Manage Your Child’s Orthodontic Pain
Mar 11, 2019
Orthodontic treatment can sometimes cause pain or discomfort as the teeth are guided into the right position. For those considering orthodontic treatment, the possibility that the braces will cause pain is one of the most…
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Benefits of Dental Braces and Other Orthodontic Treatment
Feb 25, 2019
Here at Firestone Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics, we know that patients who are proud of their smiles and confident to show them off will benefit from better self-esteem and tend to be happier with their overall…
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Gap Bands & The Damage They Can Cause
Feb 11, 2019
Gap bands are a potentially damaging new trend being used by American teens. These bands are being sold online and are used to help close gaps in the teeth but are being utilized without the supervision of an orthodontic…
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How Fruit Juice May Harm Your Child’s Teeth
Jan 28, 2019
Juice, even if it contains 100% fruit juice, is very high in sugar content and is causing a dental cavity epidemic among America’s children. Frequent consumption of juice beverages, even if you’ve watered down, can still…
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Origins of New Year’s Resolutions
Jan 14, 2019
Every year, most Americans set goals that we intend to keep throughout the year. These goals, which we refer to as New Year’s resolutions are an attempt to better ourselves from the year before. These goals can range from…
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Questions to Ask Your Child’s Dentist
Dec 27, 2018
If you’re looking to make the most out of your child’s next visit to Firestone Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics, there are a few questions you can ask in order to learn as much as you can about your child’s dental health.…