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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 [...]

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Newborn and Toddler Dental Health Care Tips and Info

When to Start Orthodontic Care

Bill E. Kidd — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 18:16:20 +0000

Knowing when to start orthodontic care for your children can be a tricky dilemma. The timing of orthodontic care can be crucial to a child’s social development as kids will often exclude others based on any physical differences, including orthodontic devices and abnormal placement of teeth. There is no simple answer to when to start [...]

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When to Start Orthodontic Care

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 [...]

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Recommendations for Dealing with Fear of the Dentist

Combating Smelly Breath in Children and Teens

Bill E. Kidd — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 17:40:21 +0000

Any time a child has smelly breath, it could be quite upsetting. Each time a kid is teased for having bad breath, they can start having poor self-esteem or other self perception issues. Preventing bad breath begins with understanding what causes it. Here are some common sources of bad breath in children and teens. 1. [...]

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Combating Smelly Breath in Children and Teens

Why Wearing Your Retainer Is Important!

Bill E. Kidd — Sat, 12 Mar 2011 02:27:14 +0000

From braces to headgear to palatal expanders, all types of orthodontic devices are usually utilized to correct the positioning of the teeth and jaw. Nevertheless, the retainer is likely the most crucial orthodontic device of all. The reality is, the retainer doesn’t really correct anything such as alignment or jaw positioning. Instead, it helps to [...]

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Why Wearing Your Retainer Is Important!

Does Your Child Need To Have A Tooth Pulled?

Bill E. Kidd — Thu, 17 Feb 2011 20:46:32 +0000

Dental extractions in children can be a nerve-racking experience. If your child has a bad tooth, you might be wondering what your choices are. Of course, only a pediatric dentist can supply you with the best advice regarding your child’s tooth. So, your child will need an exam by a pediatric dentist to figure out [...]

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Does Your Child Need To Have A Tooth Pulled?

Essential Things To Ask Your Orthodontist Before Getting Treatment

Bill E. Kidd — Wed, 24 Nov 2010 00:46:08 +0000

Orthodontics and orthodontists are topics you must gain details on if someone in your family needs braces. However if you’ve never seen an orthodontist nor had a family member or friend with braces, the orthodontic terminology can look like a foreign language. What You Need To Learn About Orthodontic Treatment When visiting the orthodontist for [...]

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Essential Things To Ask Your Orthodontist Before Getting Treatment

Invisalign Braces For Kids And Teenagers

Bill E. Kidd — Tue, 16 Nov 2010 18:57:20 +0000

Are you thinking about Invisalign braces for your child or teen? The positive aspects of Invisalign’s clear, removable trays are many, but are they right for your kid? Listed below are a few things to think about before making the verdict for or against Invisalign braces. What You Need To Understand About Invisalign Trays Invisalign [...]

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Invisalign Braces For Kids And Teenagers

Tips For Parents Who Have Kids In Braces

Bill E. Kidd — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 03:40:57 +0000

Twenty years ago having braces was more embarrassing than anything else for a child. However, today braces are being seen as a fashion statement with people in Asia even buying prosthetic braces kits to apply at home for fashion reasons only. Although Invisalign does offer clear orthodontic care without the will need for wires, most [...]

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Tips For Parents Who Have Kids In Braces

Things to Know about Invisalign Braces

Bill E. Kidd — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 16:42:41 +0000

Invisalign is a popular and innovative teeth straightening system created to straighten teeth over time. The process doesn’t use the traditional metal brackets associated with braces but instead uses clear aligners that search much like removable mouthpieces. The new Invisalign for Teens is appropriate for kids and teens and offers the same benefits as the [...]

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Things to Know about Invisalign Braces