But where did this tooth fairy come from? The answer may surprise you. The Folkloric Origins of the Tooth Fairy Losing teeth is not a new phenomenon. Human beings have been losing their chompers for centuries. And yet, it has mostly been in the 20th and 21st century that kids have known about the mysterious …
From the perspective of a child, the idea of teeth getting pushed out by other teeth that already reside within jaw bones can be pretty frightening. As unsettling as the reality of teeth may be, children have acclimated to it thanks in part to the mythical Tooth Fairy. Parents and guardians have made use of …
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Children’s oral health is much more than cartoon character-themed toothbrushes and bubblegum flavored toothpaste. From when a child first starts teething (usually from 6 to 12 months of age) to when they have their first full complement of 20 baby teeth (usually by the time they reach 3 years of age), oral health must be …
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When you have a child there are many things you must worry about and take care of, including their oral health. Some people take their children to the regular dentist while others choose to take their children specifically to a children’s dentist. While a regular dentist is fine, a children’s dentist is trained to make …
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Caring for your children is a learning process. Parenthood itself has one of the steepest learning curves of life. The best advice is to take things one step at a time. This also goes for their health needs. As babies, learn about colic and such. As toddlers, learn about their growth marks. When their teeth …
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“Sugar causes cavities.” Most of us grew up hearing our parents tell us that candy was the sole cause of all of our cavity ails, and many of us believed it enough to pass it along to our own children. But is this widely held belief actually true? According to a children’s dentist, the answer …
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With the holiday season comes food a plenty. Pies, fruit cakes, cookies, candy canes, hot cocoa and more sweets are all around us during the holidays. With all this extra sugar, how can your children’s teeth escape unscathed? If you have young children, then you know their baby teeth are vulnerable to cavities. Not mention …
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Your children’s dentist appointments can be stressful. When it comes to the first visit, you want to make sure they are prepared to have a good experience. This means that you want to make their first visit to the dentist pleasant. The last thing you want is a child scared of routine cleanings. Lee Trevino …
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