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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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6 Habits to Break Before Receiving Your Orthodontic Braces
August 23, 2018Until you get used to having your braces and learning what you can and cannot do while wearing them, we will be happy to provide you with a list of a few things you should avoid during orthodontic treatment. These precautions are meant to help you avoid breaking off your brackets, shifting your wires, or […]
Energy Drinks and Teeth
August 8, 2018Energy drinks are not great for overall health, especially in adolescents and teenagers. However, in addition to health problems, energy drinks also cause a variety of dental problems, especially the weakening of tooth enamel. Because energy drinks are so popular with young adults and teens, we advise parents to restrict consumption of these drinks, as […]
The Differences Between Tartar and Plaque
June 27, 2018Many people use the terms ‘plaque’ and ‘tartar’ interchangeably when they’re talking about the buildup of bacteria on the teeth. However, there is a difference between the two. Here at Kuhni Orthodontic Studio, we put a strong emphasis on patient education. Because of this, we’ll discuss the differences between plaque and tartar so that you’re […]