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Child Development: How Good Dental Health Makes a Difference

Your main concern from the moment you found out you were having a baby has been making sure their health and development stays on track. From well-baby checkups to nutrition counseling and researching the best educational opportunities, you have done your best to make sure your child receives everything they need to thrive — or so you thought. What many parents don’t realize is that good oral health is key to your child’s health, well-being, and development. Avoiding decay that leads to ... Read more

The Ages & Stages of Your Child’s Dental Health

Few parents realize that their children are at risk for tooth decay from the moment the first tooth appears (around 6 months). Even though baby teeth are temporary, they are important; they serve as placeholders for adult teeth, and if they are lost too early, their adult replacements may grow in too early and affect the position of permanent teeth that come in later. Tooth decay and damage can also lead to issues with speech development that require therapy ... Read more