Category Results for: "Children & family"

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Nicotine pouches seem inescapable lately thanks to a push online by influencers. They can also be used without detection, giving them an appeal over traditional tobacco products and vapes. Learn about the risks and consequences these tiny, unassuming pouches can pose to your health.

Nicotine pouches and oral health

Nicotine pouches seem inescapable lately thanks to a push online by influencers. They can also be used without detection, giving them an appeal over traditional tobacco products and vapes. Learn about the risks and consequences these tiny, unassuming pouches can pose to your health.

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May 16th, 2025


This odd social media "hack" for sleeping claims to fix a variety of issues, but taping your mouth closed while sleeping can reduce sleep quality and may even be dangerous.

What is mouth taping?

This odd social media "hack" for sleeping claims to fix a variety of issues, but taping your mouth closed while sleeping can reduce sleep quality and may even be dangerous.

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April 1st, 2025


Sucking your thumb can be a very normal childhood habit. However, prolonged thumb sucking can have some lasting impacts on your smile. We discuss some of these concerns and ways to help eliminate the habit to ensure good oral health.

Does sucking your thumb hurt your teeth?

Sucking your thumb can be a very normal childhood habit. However, prolonged thumb sucking can have some lasting impacts on your smile. We discuss some of these concerns and ways to help eliminate the habit to ensure good oral health.

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March 6th, 2025


Gummy vitamins and supplements seem to be more popular than ever with tons of varieties available. Before you try them, give careful consideration to the potential effects on your oral health.

Do gummy vitamins work?

Gummy vitamins and supplements seem to be more popular than ever with tons of varieties available. Before you try them, give careful consideration to the potential effects on your oral health.

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February 12th, 2025


We asked a dentist to break down 3 common misconceptions regarding our oral health.

Debunking dental myths

We asked a dentist to break down 3 common misconceptions regarding our oral health.

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December 9th, 2024


Let's look at the milestones you and your smile will experience throughout your lifetime.

Smile timeline

Let's look at the milestones you and your smile will experience throughout your lifetime.

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August 6th, 2024


Pregnancy affects every part of your body - including your mouth. Be sure to care for your smile throughout your pregnancy to ensure better overall health for you and your baby.

Pregnancy

Pregnancy affects every part of your body - including your mouth. Be sure to care for your smile throughout your pregnancy to ensure better overall health for you and your baby.

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July 1st, 2024


For National Smile Month, we explore the ways that individual smiles are unique.

What makes my smile unique?

For National Smile Month, we explore the ways that individual smiles are unique.

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June 25th, 2024


Silver Diamine Fluoride is a treatment used for cavity (dental caries) prevention and management. Learn when and how it can be used.

What is Silver Diamine Fluoride?

Silver Diamine Fluoride is a treatment used for cavity (dental caries) prevention and management. Learn when and how it can be used.

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March 28th, 2024



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