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In this Issue
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Avoiding the Baby Bottle Blues
When it comes to
thumb sucking, babies are naturals -- maybe because they practice even
before they are born. Children begin sucking on their thumb while in the
womb to develop the skills necessary for breastfeeding. Not
surprisingly swapping a thumb for a pacifier or baby bottle is an easy
transition for many kids.
In a child's first few years, pacifier use...
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Tips for Breaking Bad Oral Habits
Did you know that a
lot of little things you do (or don't do) on a day-to-day basis affect
your teeth's well-being and may fall under a list of bad oral habits?
These include not brushing or flossing enough, eating too many sweets
too often, or even using your teeth to open a bag of chips.
Bad oral habits die hard, but they can be stopped in their tracks by...
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What to Do During a Dental Emergency
A dental emergency is
always a stressful situation, but it can become absolutely
nerve-racking when your dentist is out of the office. Whether it's late
Saturday night and your dentist won't be back in until Monday, or if
your dentist is out of the country on 2-week vacation, a dental
emergency can be difficult to manage on your own. There are some basic
things that you can do to prevent or cope with dental emergencies when
they occur. <...
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