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Losing the first tooth can be an overwhelming feeling for a child. It is hard to think back that far, but losing your first tooth may have been a very anxious time in your young life. Although it may be made easier by the promise of a visit from the Tooth Fairy, losing a first …
Inflammation in your mouth may raise your risk of developing cancer. Medical experts are just starting to realize that chronic inflammation is tied to an increased risk of cancer. That is true of oral inflammation too. According to a study published in Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention, women who suffer from gum disease are as …
If the Tooth Fairy is a no-show, don’t feel too bad. No parent is perfect and it’s easy to forget. No parent is perfect, and there are times when they forget things or mess up. With so much on your plate, you can’t possibly remember everything. Losing a tooth is such an exciting time in …
Establishing good oral health is best done when a child is young. When you are dealing with children, their baby teeth might not be as important as their permanent. After all, baby teeth are temporary and will not last forever. But statistics show that the type of oral health habits that we build early on …
Our dentists are the only two Dental Anesthesiologist board certified in Deep Sedation in the state of Missouri. If your child needs to have a dental procedure done, the objective is to minimize both the hurt and the trauma that can be associated with dental treatments. If dentist visits go smoothly early on in their …
The habits that you establish early on are likely to stick with them as they grow into adults, and create better dental health for a lifetime. You have no doubt heard the phrase “You are what you eat,” and that is true for everything from your vision down to your teeth. To develop strong and …