Quick Tips for Busy Parents
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Whitening ToothpastesWhitening toothpastes have polishing agents in addition to the mild abrasives that help remove surface stains from teeth. Teeth that have surface stains are cleaned and whitened by whitening toothpastes; however, deeper stains won’t be touched. If your teeth have deeper, darker stains due to injury or certain medications, a more thorough brightening treatment, such as bleaching or […]
Babies and kids healthy habits
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Your child’s baby teeth are at risk for decay as soon as they first appear—which is typically around age 6 months. Tooth decay in infants and toddlers is often referred to as Baby Bottle Tooth Decay. It most often occurs in the upper front teeth, but other teeth may also be affected. In some cases, infants and toddlers experience decay […]
Simple solutions for healthy teeth for kids
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If your child has autism, a developmental delay or a disability, you know that brushing, flossing, and dentist visits can be really challenging. Yet, oral hygiene is crucial, especially because studies show special needs children are more likely than typical kids to have cavities and other dental problems.
Cavities, gum disease and oral traumaSpecial needs kids often have difficulty brushing […]
Common Cosmetic Dental Problems
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Few people are born with a perfect smile. The pearly-white teeth that grace magazine covers and beam from television screens may look perfect, but nine times out of ten, they were not that way to begin with: they have been transformed through the art and science of cosmetic dentistry. Our Hilton Head Island dentistry team believes that everyone should […]