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• posted: Oct. 19, 2021

You live in the golden age of toothbrushes. Until a few decades people used twigs or brushes made from animal hair to clean their teeth: not very soft and none Read More

• posted: Oct. 12, 2021

A dental sealant is a liquid that is applied to the teeth. The sealant hardens and provides a protective coating that is designed to reduce cavities and create a smoother Read More

• posted: Oct. 05, 2021

How better to spend the fall months than inside by the fireplace with a warm cup of cider and a book in hand? the doctor and our team at Children's Read More

• posted: Sep. 28, 2021

If you play a contact sport, you know about mouthguards. You know about the cushioning protection they provide for your teeth. And not just your teeth—mouthguards also help protect your Read More

• posted: Sep. 21, 2021

We all know that sleep apnea causes many a difficult night. Noisy snoring, gasping for breath, and waking up dozens of times a sleep cycle are the unhappy consequences of Read More

• posted: Sep. 14, 2021

At Children's & Adolescent Dentistry, LTD, we have been creating beautiful smiles for years. Whether you have visited the doctor and our team for a week or for your entire Read More

• posted: Sep. 07, 2021

It’s a busy time of year. Book lists! Supplies! New clothes! (How did they outgrow those shoes already?) And while you’re preparing your family’s list of back-to-school necessities, here are Read More

• posted: Aug. 31, 2021

Labor Day, celebrated on the first Monday each September here in the United States, is a holiday devoted to the American working community. The purpose of the holiday is honoring Read More

• posted: Aug. 24, 2021

Dentine hypersensitivity can be described as a sharp and sudden pain caused by cold food and beverages. It’s present in more than half the population and result from receding gums Read More

• posted: Aug. 17, 2021

Hearing that you need a root canal can be highly intimidating. What is a root canal? It is the removal of the nerve supply from the tooth. Here, the doctor Read More

• posted: Aug. 10, 2021

Did you know there are as many types of dental fillings as there are flavors of ice cream? Okay, maybe that’s an exaggeration. Still, when you visit the dentist with Read More

• posted: Aug. 03, 2021

Whew! It’s a hot one! And whenever the temperature soars, you need to stay hydrated, especially when you’re outside or exercising. But all cold drinks aren’t equal when it comes Read More

• posted: Jul. 27, 2021

Remember all the things your parents would tell you when you were growing up to scare you away from doing something? Like how lying might make your nose grow, misbehaving Read More

• posted: Jul. 20, 2021

One of the most common clues that you might have anemia is found in your smile. If you’ve noticed that your gums are suddenly paler than they used to be, Read More

• posted: Jul. 13, 2021

A as in Ascorbic Acid Ascorbic acid is just another name for vitamin C, which is one of the so-called “essential nutrients.” These are nutrients that are necessary for our bodies Read More

• posted: Jul. 06, 2021

For many of our patients at Children's & Adolescent Dentistry, LTD, summer means a season of relaxation, vacation, and outdoor fun and activities. While you can’t take a vacation from Read More