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Chewing Gum: Fact and Fiction

January 30th, 2018

Remember all the things your parents would tell you when you were growing up to scare you away from doing something? Like how lying might make your nose grow, misbehaving meant you wouldn’t get money from the tooth fairy, and swallowed chewing gum would build up in your stomach and stay there for years? Maybe…
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Dental Emergencies in Children

January 23rd, 2018

Dental emergencies are bound to come up when you have young children. Dr. Jennifer Splitt and our team want to you to be prepared in case you run into a difficult situation. Problems can vary, from minor gum irritation to knocked-out teeth. Take a look at the different possibilities and how you can handle them.…
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What to Expect if You Haven’t Been to the Dentist in Forever

January 16th, 2018

It’s easy to miss a dental appointment. Life and duties intervene, and suddenly you have to push your appointment back once, then again, or forget about it. We get that. These days, we all have a lot going on. But what we don’t want is for a lengthy absence to make you anxious about returning.…
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How much calcium does my child need?

January 9th, 2018

When you were a kid, your parents may have told you to drink milk to build strong bones and grow tall and strong. Now that you have children of your own, you may hear yourself parroting those instructions you received years ago. Getting enough dairy is essential for young children whose teeth are growing. A…
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