What is Fluoride? Fluoride is a natural mineral found throughout the Earth’s crust. Fluoride is also found in some food and water supplies. How does it work? Fluoride concentrates in the growing bones and developing teeth of children, helping to […]
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When buying a toothbrush, look for the ADA seal. The American Dental Association (ADA) Seal of Acceptance is the gold standard for toothbrushes. The toothbrush is 5,000 years old. In many different forms, that is. Ancient civilizations used a “chew […]
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How Can Thumb Sucking Affect My Child’s Teeth? After permanent teeth come in, sucking may cause problems with the proper growth of the mouth and alignment of the teeth. It can also cause changes in the roof of the mouth. […]
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With Halloween comes ghosts, goblins and goodies—and the sugar in those treats can play some unwanted tricks on your teeth if you’re not careful. Here’s why: The bacteria in your mouth are probably more excited to eat Halloween candy than […]
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This is the time of year when kids are heading back to school and last minute appointments are being made. The best kind of checkup are cavity free checkups. Parents can help with this by instilling a good oral habit of […]
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With Spring and Summer sports beginning, it is important for athletes to wear mouth guards. Did you know that one-third of all dental injuries are sports related? Mouth guards not only help protect teeth and mouth during sports […]
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Early childhood caries is defined as the presence of one or more decayed, missing (due to caries) or filled tooth surfaces in any primary tooth in a preschool-age child between birth and 6 years old. The American Dental Association (ADA) recognizes this […]
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The answer is Yes! Our doctors are skilled at providing that first checkup for young children. The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry strongly encourages parents to bring their children in for their first dental visit by age 1. Surprised? […]
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This video shows the human side of a child living with sleep disordered breathing (SDB). A comprehensive study conducted in the United Kingdom evaluated and followed more than 11,000 children for over six years. Children whose SDB symptoms peaked early, […]
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Back To School Drive 2017 Help Us Help Others! Announcing our 2nd annual Back to School Supply Drive August 1st-31st, benefiting Eau Claire Area School District families in need. Items most needed are: back packs, gym shoes, crayons, colored pencils, […]
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