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Posted by: Janice Townsend, DDS, MS on Feb 21, 2023

Your child is unique: choosing the best fit for your family can take the confusion out of cavity prevention!

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Underbite Correction with an Innovative Treatment

Many patients with facial differences, including cleft lip and palate, have changes to their jaws that result in the top jaw being behind the bottom jaw, resulting in an underbite. Potential treatment options include headgear, braces and surgery. One novel treatment option is bone anchored maxillary protraction, also known as bollard plates.

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Candy and Tooth Decay: 4 Tips for a Healthier Halloween
You might think that dentists dislike Halloween, but it’s not true! We like to celebrate with you and your family, but we don’t want your child to be visiting us later with a toothache.

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700 Children’s® features the most current pediatric health care information and research from our pediatric experts – physicians and specialists who have seen it all. Many of them are parents and bring a special understanding to what our patients and families experience. If you have a child – or care for a child – 700 Children’s was created especially for you.

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Can Milk Cause Cavities?

Sep 04, 2019

Despite increasing consciousness about the dangers of sugary drinks, milk and milk-alternative beverages remain an area of confusion. All types of milk can cause cavities if they are inappropriately consumed. Read More

Dental Sealants: Protecting Your Children's Teeth

Feb 06, 2017

If your child has deep pits and grooves on their back teeth (molars), your dentist may recommend sealing your child’s teeth. Sealants are thin protective coatings painted on the chewing surfaces of the molars to prevent tooth decay. Read More

Dental Tissue Engineering: Can This Tooth Be Saved?

Dec 12, 2016

We use our teeth to help us form our words, chew our food and even to smile. We brush, floss and clean them because our teeth are an important and necessary tool in our day-to-day lives. Read More

Thumb-Sucking: When Should Parents Intervene?

Jun 07, 2016

If you are concerned about your baby sucking her thumb, no need to worry. Sucking is a normal reflex in babies and thumb-sucking is a common activity among infants and toddlers. Read More

What to Expect at Your Child's First Dental Appointment

Feb 04, 2016

Have you ever wondered when your child should visit a dentist for the first time? If so, you are among many parents who frequently ask the question. And like many parents, you may be surprised by the answer. Read More