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How Juice is Wreaking Havoc on Your Children’s Teeth

Posted on May 8, 2013 by DC Dental

Parents often try to find the balance between obliging their children’s sweet tooth, while also fulfilling their nutritional needs; a result that often ends with juice. Apple, orange, grape—all these unsweetened flavors count as a five-a-day fruit and veggie according to experts, but not without repercussions. Nearly 25% of toddlers … Read More

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Easy Toothbrush Tips for Your Kids

Posted on May 2, 2013 by DC Dental

Parenting undoubtedly presents its own share of challenges but occasionally one of the more daunting tasks entails persuading your children to brush. Some parents have such a difficult time instilling the importance of brushing to their children that they’re hardly above groveling upon their hands & knees. Don’t count yourself … Read More

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Keeping Your Children’s Teeth Healthy

Posted on January 30, 2013 by DC Dental

Cookies, candy, and juice–children love their sweets; what they don’t love is taking care of their teeth afterwards. Although each tooth will eventually fall out to make room for their adult teeth, it is still important to get them in the habit of good oral hygiene. Before your child’s first … Read More

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Folic Acid Important for Dental Health

Posted on January 21, 2013 by DC Dental

Folic Acid, the synthetic version of the vitamin B9, is incredibly important when it comes to cell growth, cell repair, and disease prevention in oral care. Folic acid is water soluble vitamin and is not stored in the body for a long time and should be taken daily to maintain … Read More

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Dental Insurance for Children Could be Mandated in 2014

Posted on January 8, 2013 by DC Dental

Starting January 1, 2014 residents of California and Washington who purchase medical insurance through the new federal health plan will be required to buy pediatric dental benefits regardless of whether they have children or not, according to official documents and interviews leading some to believe that dental insurance for children … Read More

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