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MI PASTE

This new product fights demineralization and has proven to restore minerals that strengthen tooth enamel. It is great for reducing high oral acid levels from excessive soft drink use and buffers plaque and bacteria acid. This product is used at home.

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Xylitol

Over 25 years of testing in widely different conditions confirm that xylitol is the best sweetener for teeth. Xylitol use reduces tooth decay rates both in high-risk groups (high caries prevalence, poor nutrition, and poor oral hygiene) and in low risk groups (low caries incidence using all current prevention recommendations). Sugarfree chewing gums and candies made with xylitol as the principal sweetener have already received official endorsements from six national dental associations.

Studies using xylitol as either a sugar substitute or a small dietary addition have demonstrated a dramatic reduction in new tooth decay and even some reversal of existing dental caries. Xylitol provides additional protection that enhances all existing prevention methods. This xylitol effect is long-lasting and possibly permanent. Low decay rates persist even years after the trials have been completed.

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Say No To Tongue Piercing!

• Causes chipped or broken teeth
• The Barbell can "go down the wrong way"
• Infection is possible
• Losing Blood from the procedure
• Lingering pain
• Hepatitis or HIV

-- for more information see the American Dental Association website: www.ada.org

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Tobacco Use:

Don't let peer pressure lead you down the wrong path.

Top Ten Reasons to Quit Smoking:

1. I will reduce my chances of having a heart attack or stroke.
2. I will reduce my chances of getting lung cancer, emphysema, and other lung diseases.
3. I will have better smelling clothes, hair, breath, home, and car.
4. I will climb stairs and walk without getting out of breath.
5. I will have fewer wrinkles.
6. I will be free of my morning cough.
7. I will reduce the number of coughs, colds, and earaches my child will have.
8. I will have more energy to pursue physical activities I enjoy.
9. I will treat myself to new books or music with the money I save from not buying cigarettes.
10. I will have more control over my life.

Saying goodbye to smoking is also good for your family's health, especially the health of your children.

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Your child's first teeth will begin coming in between three and sixteen months (usually around six months). The two bottom front teeth will be the first to come in and this will be followed by the four upper teeth in four to eight weeks. The timing of the eruption of the first tooth is largely influenced by genetics, so if there is a family history of getting the first tooth late, there's a strong possibility your child will probably also get their first tooth late.

Your child will continue to get new teeth until they have all twenty of their primary teeth by the time they are close to three years old. Most children get about four new teeth every four months. Children begin shedding their first teeth when they are around 6-7 years old, and this process is complete with the loss of the 2nd molars when they’re about 11-13 years old.

Permanent teeth begin erupting at around 6-7 years of age and continues until your child gets his third molars (or wisdom teeth) when he is about 17-22 years old.

Fluoride Varnish......A New Way to Reduce
your Toddlers Childhood Decay

Toddlers who have Fluoride Varnish applied to their teeth by a dentist twice a year are four times less likely to get cavities in their baby teeth, according to a recent study.

Fluoride varnish is a topical agent containing a high concentration of fluoride (5 percent sodium fluoride (NaF) or 22,600 ppm of fluoride) it is one of the latest tools being used in our pediatric dental office.

The varnish, which is painted on like nail polish is often much easier for Toddlers to tolerate than Fluoride trays. Once the varnish is properly painted directly onto the teeth, it sets on contact with intraoral moisture. After application, the fluoride varnish remains on the tooth surfaces for several hours, which facilitates maximal fluoride uptake and strengthens the tooth's surface. Fluoride varnish also minimizes the risk of inadvertent fluoride consumption and is easy to use on very young children.

The ADA considers fluoride varnish to be safe and efficacious as part of a caries prevention program that includes caries diagnosis, risk assessment, and regular dental care.

TEETHING

In most children, teething only causes increased drooling and a desire to chew on hard things. In some, it does cause mild pain, irritability and the gums may become swollen and tender. To help this, you can vigorously massage the area for a few minutes or let him chew on a smooth, hard teething ring. Teething should not cause fever, diarrhea, sleeping problems or diaper rash. While most children do not need teething gels or treatment with Tylenol for pain, you can use these products if necessary.

All information is for general purposes and is not intended to substitute for professional care.