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What Is Bruxism And Why Should You Care?

Bill E. Kidd — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 04:51:57 +0000

Bruxism is the term used to describe jaw clenching and grinding of the teeth. This is most common during sleep, but it often occurs during daytime hours as well. While many studies haven’t found a root cause for the problem, there seem to be some correlating factors that lead to its onset. Causes of Bruxism [...]

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What Is Bruxism And Why Should You Care?

5 Tips for Paying for Kid’s Dental Care

Bill E. Kidd — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 20:47:49 +0000

Paying for children’s dental treatments can be quite a real problem to a family members. Even families with dental insurance plans can feel the strain when investing in co-pays and non-covered expenditures. Here are some tips that may help you find a solution in order to pay for youngster’s dental care. Methods for Paying for [...]

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5 Tips for Paying for Kid’s Dental Care

Treating Children’s Dental Accidents like Chipped or Broken Teeth

Bill E. Kidd — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 21:15:32 +0000

Addressing children’s dental injuries like chipped or broken teeth may be a stressful incidence in a parent’s life. Understanding how to manage your kid’s dental injury appropriately can help boost your child’s odds of keeping the actual injured tooth and can lessen the amount of distress your child experiences. The Treatment of Kid’s Dentistry Injuries: [...]

This post came from Oregon Childrens dentist and Portland kids orthodontist Dr. Mark Mutschler...

Treating Children’s Dental Accidents like Chipped or Broken Teeth

Newborn and Toddler Dental Health Care Tips and Info

Bill E. Kidd — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 00:15:02 +0000

In case you are new to parenting, you could be wondering how crucial oral care is for infants and toddlers. The answer is a flashing neon, “VERY IMPORTANT!” Oral health can significantly impact the general health of one’s child. Dental abscesses and cavities can cause infections that may spread with areas of the body. Complications [...]

This post came from Oregon Childrens dentist and Portland kids orthodontist Dr. Mark Mutschler...

Newborn and Toddler Dental Health Care Tips and Info

The Use and Benefits of Dental Amalgam

Bill E. Kidd — Sun, 13 Nov 2011 05:06:19 +0000

The use and benefits of dental amalgam have been controversial in recent years, but the U.S. government has determined that dental amalgam is safe for use in repairing dental cavities. While the general public has expressed concern over mercury poisoning from dental amalgam, the Centers for Disease Control has officially stated that there is little [...]

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The Use and Benefits of Dental Amalgam

5 Tips for Caring for Braces and Other Orthodontic Devices

Bill E. Kidd — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 01:42:03 +0000

Finding reliable tips for caring for braces and other orthodontic devices starts with visiting your orthodontist. Even if you hear about a tip or trick for caring for braces and orthodontic devices from a reliable source, such as another person with braces or orthodontic devices, you should still check with your orthodontist before trying our [...]

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5 Tips for Caring for Braces and Other Orthodontic Devices

Three Main Reasons Why Flossing is So Important

Bill E. Kidd — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 22:31:03 +0000

Ever wondered why flossing is extremely important? Perhaps you are one of those people who hate to floss, and don’t see the point. After all, the only people who floss every day are dentists and super models, right? Well, the plain truth is that flossing is important if you want to keep your natural teeth [...]

This post came from Oregon Childrens dentist and Portland kids orthodontist Dr. Mark Mutschler...

Three Main Reasons Why Flossing is So Important

Recommendations for Dealing with Fear of the Dentist

Bill E. Kidd — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 18:31:31 +0000

Dealing with a phobia of the dentist in your kid can be an emotional process. Fear of people they don’t know, pain, discomfort, odd noises and sensations can be quite overwhelming for a small child, and convincing them that their fear is misguided is complicated when quite a few dental procedures involve a modest amount [...]

This post came from Oregon Childrens dentist and Portland kids orthodontist Dr. Mark Mutschler...

Recommendations for Dealing with Fear of the Dentist

The Reasons Why Wisdom Teeth are Removed

Bill E. Kidd — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 18:10:08 +0000

There are a lot of reasons wisdom teeth should be removed, including the fact they can’t break the gum’s surface or the fact they can be involved in serious disease procedures. Wisdom teeth, the third molars that erupt through late teens to early adulthood, are generally a source of oral surgery today. Impacted Wisdom Teeth [...]

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The Reasons Why Wisdom Teeth are Removed

Tips on How to Brush and Take Care of Your Child’s Teeth

Bill E. Kidd — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 22:41:28 +0000

Learning to brush and take good care of your child’s teeth is a crucial task for new mothers and fathers. Oral care habits formed throughout the early years of life stick with kids until adulthood and can substantially impact your child’s dental health. Suggestions for How You Can Care for Your Kid’s Teeth * Never [...]

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Tips on How to Brush and Take Care of Your Child’s Teeth