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What is Baby Bottle Tooth Decay?When an infant or toddler has tooth decay, it is often referred to as baby bottle tooth decay. Baby teeth may be temporary, but they are important. Your child needs strong, healthy teeth so they can speak and chew their food properly. Healthy teeth also help your child have a […]

Newborn babies do not usually have visible teeth. The baby teeth, or primary teeth, usually begin developing and growing in between three and seven months of age. Young children usually have all 20 primary teeth by age three. Your baby may be fussier than normal when he or she is teething. This is because your

As you probably know, it’s important to brush and floss your teeth. Similarly, you know that you should visit your dentist every six months. But do you know why doing these things are so important? Honestly, there are several benefits to brushing your teeth, but removing plaque is a very important one. You see, after

An abscess is a pocket full of pus that forms at a tooth root’s tip as a result of infection that develops in the soft, pulp tissues of the tooth. The abscess can create a lot of damage to your health as it causes problems like pain, swelling, fever, etc. If you have an abscess,

Every day you brush and floss your pearly whites. While you are removing the buildup of plaque, you are protecting the health of your teeth and gums, staving of tooth decay and gum disease. While your mouth is home to millions of bacteria, many can be transferred to your toothbrush along with saliva, blood, oral debris

If you have recently improved the health and appearance of your smile with a dental implant, we’re so happy for you! Now it’s time to take proper care of your restoration by doing the following things: · Brush: Make sure you brush your teeth every morning and every night with a soft-bristled toothbrush and fluoride