“Life is better with teeth.” This statement from Ilikemyteeth.org (and Spanishilikemyteeth.org) makes sense: Teeth matter! The mouth is the doorway to the rest of the body. That’s why practicing good dental health habits is so important–especially for young children. Healthy teeth are good for little ones, helping them eat, sleep, grow, talk, learn, play, and…
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Tooth Talk Math…It All Adds Up: Medical Home + Dental Home = Well Baby!
It’s just a fact of life: Along with the piles of diapers, sleepless nights, and joy over the baby’s arrival, new moms expect to make well-child visits to the medical provider. But equally important to a baby’s good health is that first visit to the dentist by age one, says Bhavna Pahel, pediatric dentist in…
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Show Babies’ Teeth Some Love: Find a Dental Home by Age 1
To celebrate February’s Children’s Dental Health Month, nothing says love like a dental home by age one. So says Bhavna Pahel, pediatric dentist in private practice with Village Family Dental in Fayetteville, NC, and mom of two. She believes a dental home is very similar to–and as vital as–a medical home for babies and toddlers.…
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Tooth Talk’s # 1 New Year’s Resolution: Healthy Teeth Begin with Healthy Habits
Small, Easy Changes in Routine Boost Children’s Brushing Health While more than 90% of New Year’s Resolutions fail, the 8% that do succeed are those that keep it short and sweet. The truth is, small, real-world changes can add up to big impact...especially when it comes to young children’s oral health. The key is repetition.…
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