Can Children Get Gum Disease?
We typically think of gum disease as an issue that only older adults deal with. But children are at a risk for gum disease, too. For them, as with adults, prevention is they key to healthy gums.
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Choosing the Right Toothbrush for Your Child
Choosing the right toothbrush for your child depends on a variety of factors, including age, ability, and dental health needs. Follow these simple guidelines to choose the right toothbrush for your child.
Stages of Oral Development - The Teen Years
By their early teens, most teenagers have developed almost all of their permanent teeth (except, in most cases, the wisdom teeth), and preventative oral hygiene and sometimes orthodontics will take precedence in their dental care.
Breastfeeding & Babies' Oral Health
While breastfeeding is not the right choice for every child and/or mother, it can have a variety of benefits when it comes to children’s oral health.
Stages of Oral Development 6 - 12
A lot of changes take place inside of children’s mouths between the ages of 6 and 12. By the end of this period, almost all of the permanent teeth will have erupted.
Supplements to Brushing & Flossing
Although brushing and flossing are the most important element of children’s daily oral care routine, there are a few other simple things you and your children can do to keep your teeth healthy between brushing and flossing sessions.
Stages of Oral Development: 4 - 6
As your children grow up, their mouths are in an almost continuous process of change. Here, you can learn a bit about what to expect during your child's oral development between the ages of 4 and 6.
Smoking & Oral Health
At Smile Town Langley, we know that resisting peer pressure can sometimes be extremely difficult for teens. But there is never a better time to resist than when it comes to smoking – both for the sake of overall health, and the health of your teeth.
Teething: What to Expect
Teething can be a difficult and uncomfortable process for both you and your baby. however, if you know what to expect ahead of time, and how to handle the issues that arise, it can go a lot more smoothly.
Stages of Oral Development - 0 - 2 Years of Age
During the first two years of life, babies begin to develop their first set of teeth – their primary teeth. This period is an extremely important one for building good oral health habits.
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