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Understanding Pacifiers and Thumb-Sucking
November 10, 2025Both 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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Children’s Canker Sores and How You Can Help
September 9, 2019The American Association of Pediatric Dentistry has discovered that around 1 out of every 5 children suffer from canker sores. These sores can be painful and irritating, appearing as small, red sores on the tongue, the inside of the cheeks, the gum tissue, or the lips. Canker sores aren’t contagious, but they have been shown […]
What to Know About Lingual Braces
August 26, 2019Lingual braces are more practical and attractive than traditional metal braces, but they aren’t that well known. Like some other kinds of braces, lingual braces go on the back of the teeth instead of the front. However, there are some differences when it comes to comfort, discretion, and fit. You should be aware of which […]
What is Geographic Tongue?
July 22, 2019Geographic tongue is a condition of the tongue that can cause the tongue to look like a map of the continents on a globe. It is a benign condition and doctors aren’t sure why it occurs. Some studies have suggested that it may have a genetic component as it can be seen in family members. […]
6 Tips for Treating Sunburns
July 8, 2019July is a peak month for getting a doozy of a sunburn! If you have been out in the sun too long and ended up with a sunburn, you know how painful they can be. Sunburns cause red, tender skin and sometimes even result in blisters. And sunburns aren’t just painful, they can also be […]