Usually, around the age of six, a child’s primary teeth, also known as baby teeth, start to loosen and fall out to allow permanent teeth to grow, although this process can sometimes be delayed by about a year or so. As a parent, you may have questions about your child’s tooth development, such as when […]
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Thumbs In – How to help kids get their thumbs out True or False? Thumb-sucking is a sign of insecurity False. Thumb-sucking originates from baby’s biological need to suck and is part of normal development. The urge is usually reduced during the first year but after this age, sucking becomes a habit which often lingers. […]
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The top surfaces of your teeth, where the chewing takes place–aren’t smooth and flat. They are criss-crossed with tiny hills and valleys called pits and fissures. These are places where decay causing plaque can build up. Some of the pits and fissures are so narrow that even a single bristle from your toothbrush can’t get […]
READ MOREYour Dental Health While Pregnant
Pregnancy is an exciting time for women (And their other half!) However, it is also a challenging time in terms of health. Changes in hormones mean many women face various health issues including oral health issues. Many have heard the saying “one tooth is lost with every pregnancy” but this is merely an urban myth. […]
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