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What Every Parent Needs to Know About Kids Losing Teeth

As a parent, every milestone our children go through is both exciting and educational. As a first-time parent, we learn everything we can, either deliberately or by experience. And despite feeling more prepared when number two (or three or four) arrives, we soon discover all children are different and we get to learn something new all over again.

The same is true with baby teething and kids losing teeth.  Here’s what you need to know about kids losing teeth.

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Do I Need Deep Teeth Cleaning?

So, your dentist has recommended a deep teeth cleaning – what the heck is that and do you really need it? The answer is yes, you need it. Let us explain.

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Does Sugar Cause Cavities?

Is it an old wives’ tale that does Sugar Cause Cavities? Is it just an excuse parents use to scare children away from indulging in a bag of Halloween candy? Is it why dentists always give away extra toothbrushes and toothpaste this time of year?

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How To Prevent Dry Mouth While Sleeping

If you suffer from dry mouth, you’re not alone. While estimates vary widely, it’s safe to say millions of people experience dry mouth at some point. If you are one of them, you know night time is often the worst, waking up parched, and without relief can be uncomfortable and frustrating. Not only is it annoying and often painful, chronic dry mouth can lead to tooth decay and gum disease if untreated. Wouldn’t it be nice to learn how to prevent dry mouth while sleeping and find some relief?

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Tooth Sensitivity to Cold? Read this!

I scream, you scream, we all scream from ice cream!

Those aren’t the correct words to the song, but if you are one of the over 3 million Americans who suffer from tooth sensitivity to cold or tooth sensitivity to sweets, you may be cringing at the thought of the sugary treat. Talking to your dental professionals should be first on your to-do list for finding a solution for your tooth sensitivity, but here’s some information in the meantime.

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What to Expect at Your Dental Check-Up

So you did it, you scheduled your next dental check-up. Well done! Regular dental check-ups are a critical part of keeping both your mouth and body healthy. Whether this dental check-up is a first for you, the first time in a long time, or after relocating to a new area, you may want a refresher on what to expect at your dental check-up. So, we’ve put together this quick resource to help you get prepared for your next dentist appointment.

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How to Cope with Winter Tooth Pain

The cold weather has settled in and along with it the fun of winter….boots, jackets, skiing, and warm beverages. But for some, those cold days also bring winter tooth pain. Why? And more importantly, what can you do about it?

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Types of Dentists: You’ve Got Questions, We’ve Got Answers

When you visit the dentist you might have noticed those three little letters listed after their name, DDS or DMD. That same dentist might have referred you to a dental specialist.  What’s the deal with all of these different types of dentists? How do you know what it all means and who you should visit? Not to worry, we’re here to help make sense of the different types of dentists what it means for you as a patient.

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Keto Diet and Oral Health

The Keto Diet – it’s all the rage. No doubt you’ve seen and heard about people losing weight on the popular diet. Any time we hear about trendy diets, we are the first to question how they will impact your oral health. Are  the keto diet and oral health compatible?

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Marijuana and Oral Health: Listen Up Colorado!

If you’re from Colorado, you’ve likely been party to this conversation, “You’re from Colorado; marijuana is legal there now, right?” For years Colorado was known for its beautiful mountains, but recently the questions seem to be centered around the legalization of marijuana. It’s long been known that smoking can lead to several oral health issues, not just bad breath and discolored teeth, but gum disease and oral cancer as well.  As more and more states are legalizing marijuana for both medical and recreational purposes, you have to wonder what effect smoking marijuana has on teeth and what the research shows about marijuana and oral health.