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The Difference Between General Dentists & Pediatric Dentists
Mar 9, 2020
For the same reasons that you take your child to see a pediatric doctor instead of a general doctor, you should be bringing your kids to a pediatric dentist instead of a general one. Choosing a pediatric dental office for…
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Cleaning Invisalign Trays
Feb 24, 2020
There are many benefits to choosing Invisalign aligners for your child’s orthodontic treatment. However, if your child isn’t properly caring for your aligners, he or she may experience problems or feel embarrassed. This is…
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3 Effects that Caffeine has on Kids
Feb 10, 2020
Kids are drinking less and less soda with every passing year, which is great news! However, even though kids are drinking less soda, they’re still ingesting increased amounts of caffeine. In fact, around 75% of U.S. kids are…
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Gaps in Your Child’s Smile
Jan 27, 2020
A distinct gap between the teeth is also called diastema. This term is often used to describe the gap that occurs between the two front teeth, as this is the most common gap. Around 50% of kids under six have this gap and it…
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The Link Between Headaches and Bite Misalignment
Jan 12, 2020
Headaches can be caused by many reasons including stress, dehydration, the result of certain medications, or muscle tension in the neck or shoulders. However, there is another, lesser-known cause of headaches – the…
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Properly Caring for Dental Retainers
Dec 23, 2019
After spending roughly 18-months to 2-years wearing braces, you don’t want to allow your teeth to shift back into place once they come off. Because of this, it’s important to wear a retainer – an orthodontic appliance meant…
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Maintaining Dental Hygiene During the Holiday Season
Dec 17, 2019
It’s the season for gift-giving, visiting family members and friends, and sharing delicious candy and treats. Your dental health may be the last thing on your mind, but it’s more important now that ever to maintain your oral…
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How Your Child’s Cleft Lip or Palate Can Impact His or Her Oral Health
Nov 25, 2019
Cleft lips and palates are birth defects affecting the mouth and lips. In the U.S., around 6,800 babies a year are born with cleft palates, lips, or both. Clefts occur when the roof of the mouth or the sides of the lips don’t…
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What Parents Should Know About Dental Bonding
Nov 12, 2019
In the event that your child has a tooth that has been chipped or cracked, or if a tooth has been slightly discolored or decayed, you will be presented with a few options for restoring your child’s tooth. These options can…
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After Halloween Candy Gorging!
Nov 1, 2019
Here at Firestone Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics, we think one of the scariest parts of Halloween is the damage it can do to your child’s oral health! We don’t want to deprive our little patients of the Halloween…