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Scope “Squeez” For Children: Hygiene On The Go!

Wed, 15 Mar 2023 17:01:00 GMT

Building habits that aren’t difficult to implement are crucial to ensuring they’re habits we can stick with. That’s true for adults as well as children. That’s why Scope’s new “Squeez” is an exciting move. It’s a mouthwash concentrate, meaning it saves 70% of the packaging size of full-size mouthwash bottles. You simply add a little water into included cup, and squeeze a small amount of the…

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Modern Kids Shows That Help With Speech and Social Skills

Tue, 14 Feb 2023 06:43:00 GMT

Kids programming is helpful for reinforcing good habits, learning about good socialization skills, and even practicing things like counting and talking. Some children’s programming is mostly entertainment, but there are a few shows that are as educational as they are fun to watch. In this post we’ll share a few of them. One such show that has proven to be particularly valuable for…

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Benefits For Kids & Good Tooth Brushing Habits [Studies]

Fri, 10 Feb 2023 06:56:00 GMT

Developing good tooth brushing and flossing habits in childhood can have numerous benefits for a child’s oral health and overall wellbeing. Studies have shown that: Tooth decay and other oral health problems can cause pain, discomfort, and embarrassment, which can make it difficult for children to focus on their studies. A study published in the American Journal of Public…

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Celebrating Children’s Dental Health Month

Wed, 01 Feb 2023 07:08:00 GMT

National Children’s Dental Health Month, is an annual observance in the United States that aims to promote good oral health practices among children and raise awareness about the importance of oral health. The tradition of observing National Dental Health Month dates back to the 1940s when the American Dental Association (ADA) began promoting a one-day event called National Children’s…

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Tips For Packing Healthy Lunches For Your Child At School

Tue, 10 Jan 2023 19:52:00 GMT

Packing a healthy lunch for your child can be a challenge, especially as weeks roll on and you want to avoid the same thing over and over. Ensuring they are fueling their bodies with the right nutrients helps support their growth and learning. Lean proteins such as chicken, fish, tofu, and beans can be incredibly beneficial for kids when included in their lunch.

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Kids Sports Guards: Benefits and Choosing The Right One

Tue, 15 Nov 2022 02:21:00 GMT

Sports guards are a specialized type of mouth guard meant to protect teeth and gums against impact and injury. While they are typically called “sports guards” because of their usage in sports like football and basketball, they are actually useful for a variety of physical activities kids often engage in. In this article we’ll discuss the practical benefits along with some useful statistics…

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We Are a Kids Dental Office That Takes Medicaid

Mon, 14 Nov 2022 14:58:00 GMT

Not all pediatric dental offices take Medicaid, and parents are often wondering where they can find a dental home that does. From the beginning of Crisp and Associates we have aimed to provide accessible solutions for Burlington and Yanceyville NC families. A big part of that is accepting a variety of dental insurance and other programs, such as Medicaid. Quite often Medicaid will cover…

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How Long Is The Average Pediatric Dental Appointment?

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 12:21:00 GMT

Parents often ask questions like this while trying to plan their weeks, factoring in the drive time for the appointment. Generally, routine exams and cleaning appointments are 30 minutes. Sometimes those appointments veer a little closer to an hour, depending on setup times and how cooperative the child is. Restorative treatments, such as fillings, usually take an hour.

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Advanced Care For Special Needs Patients: A 2017 Study

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 04:17:00 GMT

In 2017 a group of researchers dug into just how significant the value of specialized dental care for children with developmental challenges. By specialized care, it isn’t simply to say that the routine of a special needs dental visit require compassion and care. The study points at what for many families ends up being the lack of care altogether — whether because the family cannot get the…

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Baby Teeth Might Predict Risks in Mental Health Later in Life

Mon, 22 Aug 2022 16:42:00 GMT

The University of Bristol is calling the findings of a Massachusetts General Hospital study “groundbreaking” — namely for its implications for predicting and being able to be more proactive about a young person’s eventual mental health risks. This research was actually inspired by anthropology, in which researchers have long fund significant insight into studying teeth. Author Erin Dunn, ScD…

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