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What is teething pain? Teething pain is discomfort from gum irritation around erupting teeth. It is normal and common in kids. That being said, many children go through teething with little to no trouble. Teething can lead to temporary pain, irritability, drooling and low-grade fever. Your child could even resist eating. Babies often chew their…
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Fluoride has been getting a lot of attention over the last few years. It is being taken out of water, then being put back in, then taken out again! Parents are always asking if fluoride is safe and how much is too much–so lets break it down! First off, what is fluoride? Fluoride is a…
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Hey parents, did you know that pacifiers can affect the development of your child’s mouth? Pacifiers can cause 2 major growth changes to your child’s smile. Anterior open bites are due to the pacifier preventing the front incisors from overlapping. This causes the upper teeth to splay outward and have greater spacing between them. The…