Parents, Do You Know About These 3 Childhood Orthodontic Devices?
April 11, 2019
Many people have experience with braces.
A bunch of us wore them or knew friends and family who did through our adolescent years. Just about 4 million Americans are donning braces these days, in fact, and they are easily the most used type of pediatric orthodontics. We have collected a quick overview of a number of early orthodontic devices that many families might not know.
(more…)Worldwide Tooth Fairy Customs
March 4, 2019
Everyone can recall occasions from our youth when the Tooth Fairy traded cash for our beloved baby teeth.
It is a popular custom for American families, and the Tooth Fairy is also a great narrative for parents to apply when trying to persuade their children to take better care of their teeth. As a matter of fact, writer Vicki Lanksy found that kids were even more dedicated to keeping up good oral hygiene if their parents assured them that the Tooth Fairy provided a lot more cash for perfect teeth. But did you realize that the Tooth Fairy that we know is primarily exclusive to Americans? And contrary to Santa Claus and the Easter Bunny, the sources of this particular practice are fairly unknown.
(more…)Why Infants Are Born With Orofacial Clefts
February 5, 2019
Orofacial clefts, likewise called cleft lip or cleft palate, are among one of the most common abnormalities in the USA.
Actually, it is approximated that around 2,650 infants are born with a cleft palate every year in the US, and up to 4,440 are born with a cleft lip. A cleft happens during early pregnancy while the baby’s face is growing. When the parts of the face struggle to connect while the mother is pregnant, it leads to a cleft.
(more…)Good Dental Habits Should Start Early
December 14, 2015
As an adult you know it is important to take care of your own dental health. You know that your dental health is critical in maintaining good overall health. However, you may not think about your children.
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