Brushing and flossing are a must for keeping plaque off your teeth and gums. But having a healthy mouth may have other …
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Why More Preschoolers Are Going Under the Dentist’s Drill
Little Johnny may turn on the waterworks at the sight of a toothbrush, but dentists say that’s no excuse for parents to go lax on the twice-a-day brushing rule.
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Do Sippy Cups Deserve a Warning Label?
Beware the perils of the sippy cup. In New York state, at least, cigarettes and alcohol may not be the only items to warrant warning labels. The legislature wants sippies — those handy-dandy drinking vessels that purport to …
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Post-Halloween Dental Advice: Kids Can Gorge on Candy
If your household is as sugared up as mine is in the aftermath of 90 minutes spent trick-or-treating Sunday night, here’s some unexpected wisdom — from a dentist, no less: Let the kids eat candy, and lots of it, all at once.
