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Healthy Halloween Treat To Pass Out To Trick-Or-Treaters
Oct 20, 2017
Halloween is notorious for being an unhealthy holiday, both for overall health and for teeth. Thanks to all the candy corn, caramel, chocolate, popcorn balls, and other unhealthy treats, it can be tough to stay away from…
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Oral Hygiene At School
Sep 29, 2017
Here at Firestone Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics, it’s important to us that children learn how to maintain their oral hygiene even during the school year. As many as 52 million hours of school are lost each year due to…
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Gum Disease In Adolescence & Childhood
Sep 11, 2017
Many associate gum disease and gingivitis as problems that only occur in mid to late adulthood. However, teens and even small children are also at risk to develop gum disease. There are a few different types of gum disease,…
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Time For a Back-To-School Dental Checkup!
Aug 25, 2017
Summer is coming to an end, and families all over the nation are preparing to send their kids back to school! This often includes new backpacks, wardrobes, school supplies, and even haircuts. But did you know that over 51…
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The Consequences of Smoking Indoors
Aug 17, 2017
When you think of smoking cigarettes inside the house, exposure to secondhand smoke is often the first thought. However, secondhand smoke isn’t the only threat lurking in your home. While secondhand smoke is defined as the…
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The Process of Receiving Braces
Jul 31, 2017
So, it’s time for you to receive your braces. You might be wondering what to expect from this appointment! The unexpected can cause even more anxiety than you may already be feeling, so we’re here to take the mystery out of…
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4 Ways To Treat Your Child’s Sunburn
Jul 24, 2017
Kids love nothing more than spending lots of time outdoors in the sun, especially during summer vacation. If you forget the sunscreen, even once, you may have a kid with a nasty sunburn. Sunburns are quite painful, but there…
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Bleeding Gums In Childhood
Jun 29, 2017
If your child has ever complained of bleeding gums, there can be a number of causes. It’s important to take these complaints seriously, as bleeding gums can be a sign of gum disease.
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Can Cavities Spread?
Jun 12, 2017
It may surprise you to learn that cavities can be “contagious.” We have many parents in our office who are surprised to learn that their child has a cavity, even though he or she may have a great oral hygiene routine. But…
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Mental Illness In Children – Know The Symptoms & Learn How To Help
May 22, 2017
Many people are unaware that children can suffer from the same mental health conditions as adults. However, there are a few differences: First, the symptoms of childhood mental illness and adulthood mental illness are…