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Kids Continue to Miss School Because of Dental Problems

February 25, 2020 Shelby Tatomir

The dental health of children is critical for their overall health and well-being. Every year kids miss valuable school days due to dental problems.

Every year kids miss valuable school days due to dental problems. They end up spending time in the dentist’s chair rather than at their desk. The dental health of children is critical for their overall health and well-being. When it isn’t properly cared for, poor dental health … [Read more...]

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Top Five Tooth Brushing Apps for Kids | Improve Your Child’s Smile

February 11, 2020 Shelby Tatomir

Having trouble getting your child to brush their teeth? Try a tooth brushing app for kids:

As a parent to today’s generation, you’re likely conscious about the amount of screen-time your kids get—probably wishing it were less. Capitalize on the app frenzy and get your kids to take better care of their smile! Below are some of our favorite FREE tooth brushing apps … [Read more...]

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Is Your Child Smoking?

September 24, 2019 Shelby Tatomir

Tobacco contributes to over 7 million deaths worldwide and 6.3 million of those deaths are from smoking cigarettes. See how to confront your teen about smoking cigarettes.

9 out of 10 smokers have tried their first cigarette by the age of 18. Only 2 percent of smokers try their first cigarette after the age of 26. That means adolescence and early adulthood are crucial years in preventing a smoking habit. Do you know what to do if you catch your … [Read more...]

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Parents Urged to Store Kids’ Baby Teeth for Stem Cells

September 17, 2019 Shelby Tatomir

Parents urged to store kids baby teeth

When kids lose their baby teeth (also known as temporary teeth or primary teeth), they make space for their adult teeth to come in. But parents may have more reason to hang on to them than simply as a memento of childhood. And the tooth fairy could be flying away with more than … [Read more...]

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“Toothful Tales” Children’s Book Teaches Kids the Importance of Dental Health

September 3, 2019 Shelby Tatomir

Dr. Jeanette Courtad, a dentist at Colorado School of Mines for two decades, wrote a book series called "Toothful Tales”, to promote oral health among kids and expecting mothers.

Do you dread the day when you have to take your children to the dentist? Dr. Jeanette Courtad, DDS knows this feeling all too well. She decided to make a change in the way kids learn about their dental health. She wrote a book series called "Toothful Tales” to promote oral health … [Read more...]

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