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Do Not Let Time Pass

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Your children deserve a healthy smile that will last them a lifetime. The healthier their smile is the more likely they are to not have problems with cracked or broken teeth in the future. They will not miss school due to dental emergencies and their dental visits will be surrounded with positivity. Brushing and flossing regularly from a young age is an important habit to create. But there is more to good dental health than just brushing and flossing. Your children’s regular dental visits every 6 months can prevent problems from becoming worse. Even more important than that, by planning and keeping these visits you will most likely save money at the same time. Prior to this New Year, you may have paid a certain amount to insurance to cover dental visits and other procedures. By the end of the year however, remaining money goes away if you do not use it. These are benefits you have already paid for but instead of using these benefits your children may miss out on dental procedu...

4 Holiday Foods Your Children Should Avoid

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There are plenty of options for delicious foods your children may want to consume over the holiday season. But some Holiday foods are not healthy for their bodies or their smile. Evaluate this list of food to determine which changes you can make this holiday season to improve your student’s smile for a lifetime. 1.      Avoid mash potatoes. The white, starchy potatoes mix with the bacteria already present in your smile. The longer the food stays on the surface of the teeth cause decay and other problems. 2.      Avoid the chips. Chips stick to the teeth and can be difficult for children to remove from the surface of their teeth. 3.      High sugar drinks. Encouraging your children to drink water during the holiday season can remove any food that is stuck on their teeth in between brushing and flossing sessions. Drinking high sugar drinks hold the potential to decrease the health of their smile. 4.   ...