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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Conducting Monthly Self-Checks for Oral Cancer

October 22, 2018

We know that a diagnosis of oral cancer can be scary to hear, but most oral cancers are quite treatable if caught in the early stages. This article will teach you about the early signs of oral cancer and how to conduct a monthly self-check to check for oral cancer symptoms. It’s important to be […]

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Popular Misconceptions Surrounding Orthodontic Treatment

October 11, 2018

Even though orthodontics has increased in popularity, this increase hasn’t done much to dispel the common myths and misconceptions regarding braces. Here at Kuhni Orthodontic Studio, we know that educated patients are more likely to be confident with the decisions they make regarding their dental health. We’d like to discredit these rumors before they impact […]

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Simple Ways to Increase the Amount of Water You Drink

September 27, 2018

It may surprise you to learn that around 75% of Americans suffer from chronic dehydration. Dehydration is not only bad for your overall health, but it can also be detrimental to your oral health as well. Water helps to strengthen the teeth, wash away food debris and bacteria, and helps to fight dry mouth. DRINKING […]

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Different Orthodontic Services

September 17, 2018

At Kuhni Orthodontics, we put a strong emphasis on patient education as well as the correction of the alignment of the teeth and jaws. Because of this, it’s important to us that our patients know about the types of orthodontic treatment available to them and how each one aids in the realignment of the teeth. […]

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