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Brushing up for School
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The back-to-school season is a great time to reinforce healthy habits or adjust routines with your kiddos. At Kids Care, we always think of back to school as the perfect time to get back to brushing basics to keep your …
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How does a good diet support healthy teeth?
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Healthy eating habits lead to healthy teeth. Like the rest of the body, the teeth, bones and the soft tissues of the mouth are best supported with a well-balanced diet. Ideally, children should eat a variety of foods from the …
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Fun without loads of sugar
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Halloween is just around the corner, which means it’s the start of “sugar season”. Of course it’s fine to have a little candy, especially if you brush really well before bedtime to remove excess sugar from your teeth. But between …
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Top Dental Q&As for Parents of Young Kids
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Raising kids is hard. Answering their never-ending questions. Trying to prevent the unthinkable mischief they think up (like pulling their friend’s loose tooth at recess). Finding answers to parenting questions. Kids Care certainly doesn’t have all the answers, but we …
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When will my child’s teeth erupt?
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Children’s teeth begin forming before birth. As early as 4 months, the first primary (or baby) teeth erupt. Although all 20 primary teeth usually appear by age 3, the pace and order of their eruption varies. Lower central incisors appear …
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What do I do if my child has a dental emergency?
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If your child has a toothache, clean the area of the affected tooth thoroughly Rinse the mouth vigorously with warm water or use dental floss to dislodge impacted food or debris. If the pain still exists, contact your child’s dentist. …
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Why are the primary teeth so important?
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Primary teeth are the first set of teeth in the growth and development of your child. They are also often called baby teeth. Primary teeth are important for: proper chewing and eating, providing space for the permanent teeth and guiding …
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Silver Diamine Fluoride
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Silver Diamine Fluoride (SDF) is effective for the treatment of hypersensitivity, tooth decay and cavities The California Dental Association reports that various “clinical studies unanimously confirm better caries arrest and/or prevention by silver diamine fluoride over control or other materials”. The experienced …
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At Kids Care Dental, every child feels at home — and so does their smile. We’re ready to give your child the skills they need to learn lifelong dental hygiene habits. Book an appointment at one of our convenient locations today!

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