Looking for braces-friendly Halloween candy? Discover safe, orthodontist-approved sweets your child can enjoy without harming their braces.
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Brushing up for School
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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Dental Emergencies: What to do When Summer Fun is Interrupted
School is out for the summer and your kiddos’ days are filled with summer camps, trips to the park, vacation, and playing outside. In addition to being the most fun season for kids, summer also is a prime time for …
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How does a good diet support healthy teeth?
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
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
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?
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?
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?
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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