Brushing our children’s teeth can often be a challenge. If your little one is refusing to brush their pearls, then it may feel like you are in for an uphill battle every morning and night. So how do we get our kids to understand the importance of dental hygiene and handle that toothbrush with enthusiasm?
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Do you ever notice your child clenching or grinding their teeth, especially while they’re asleep? If so, they could be experiencing bruxism. Bruxism is a common disorder that affects the jaw and facial muscles – specifically due to excessive clenching of the teeth. It can cause significant discomfort and even lead to long-term damage if
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When you have a child, it can feel like navigating an endless list of milestones as they grow. One momentous occasion is when your little one receives their first visit from the tooth fairy! The average age: Each child’s experience with losing their baby teeth differs. Generally, at the age of six a kid will
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The world of dentistry can be a scary place for kids—especially when you’re talking about surgery or procedures. For example, one dental procedure that can cause significant concern is tooth extraction. Because what kid wants to lose their teeth? However, it’s important that kids understand why tooth extractions may be necessary to feel more confident
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A Historic Practice The history of kids’ tooth care, or that of adults’, goes back thousands of years. The dentists who work at Timpanogos Pediatric Dentistry are the latest in a long line of professionals who used to practice dentistry in all types of places throughout history, such as barbershops and morgues. The earliest known
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Have you ever taken a bite into an ice cream sandwich and recoiled at the feeling on your teeth? Perhaps the same reaction occurred when you took a sip of hot chocolate or bit into an apple. Tooth sensitivity affects millions of people around the United States and is a major focus for those who
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According to the CDC, 20 percent of children aged 5 to 11 years old have at least one untreated decayed tooth while 13 percent of adolescents aged 12 to 19 have an unidentified cavity. Untreated cavities can cause pain and ultimately, infections that can negatively affect overall health. While tooth decay is preventable, it can’t
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The unparalleled English author, playwright, and humorist Oscar Wilde once said, “with age comes wisdom, but sometimes age comes alone.” For those that make a habit of going once or twice a year to the dentist, the prospect of a dental x-ray is nothing new, but perhaps at one time they have heard some form
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Being “cavity-free” is often an accolade touted by children upon receiving a favorable dental report card. For children and adults alike, cavities can seem a bit scary and most of what we know about them is simply that we don’t want them. The word often triggers thoughts of rotting teeth and infections, but the truth
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If you were asked to name all of the fields doctors could specialize in, you would be hard-pressed to come up with a comprehensive list. That’s because even within certain disciplines like orthopaedia there are hundreds of specialties, to say nothing for how many types of professions there are in oncology. Then there are doctors
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