Understanding Pacifiers and Thumb-Sucking

November 10, 2025

Both pacifiers and thumb-sucking are natural self-soothing habits among infants and toddlers. These behaviors often provide comfort, help children fall asleep, and ease stress. However, while these habits are normal in early development, prolonged thumb-sucking or extended pacifier use can affect dental alignment and jaw growth over time. According to the American Dental Association (ADA), most children stop these […]

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Orthodontic Treatment for Older Adults

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If you’re unhappy with your smile but think that it’s too late to consider orthodontic treatment, you would be wrong! In the last few years, more and more adults have been choosing to get braces. Whether it’s because their parents couldn’t afford orthodontic treatment when they were younger or because there are so many new […]

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3 Healthy Dental Hygiene Resolutions

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Studies have found that only around 8-10% of people successfully stick to their New Year’s resolutions. Many people have actually never been able to keep their resolutions. This is upsetting because we all want to keep the goals we set for ourselves! Our problem may lie in how we approach New Year’s resolutions. Here at […]

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How to Handle Dental Emergencies

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In the event of a dental emergency, your general dentist should be the first person you contact. Most dental offices have time in the day set aside for dental emergencies, so it shouldn’t be difficult to get in to see your office very soon. However, some patients aren’t sure what is considered a dental emergency. […]

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Caring for Your Dental Retainer

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After spending between 18 months and 2 years wearing orthodontic braces, we’re guessing that you won’t want your teeth shifting back into their original positions once the braces come off. To maintain your beautiful new smile, it’s important to wear your dental retainer and take proper care of it. Caring For Your Dental Retainer Below […]

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