When your child loses a tooth for the first time, you both have a lot to look forward to. Sharing in the “I’m a big kid!” excitement. Tales of the
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What to Do When Your Child Has a Loose Tooth
updated: Mar. 21, 2023
When your child loses a tooth for the first time, you both have a lot to look forward to. Sharing in the “I’m a big kid!” excitement. Tales of the
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Go Green for St. Patrick’s Day
updated: Mar. 14, 2023
Millions of people, around Rome, Georgia and beyond, wear green on St. Patrick’s Day so they can show their spirit for the holiday and avoid getting pinched. While it may
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Good Nutrition Leads to Healthy Mouths
updated: Mar. 07, 2023
At Rix Pediatric Dentistry, we know the most common oral health diseases are tooth decay and periodontal disease (or gum disease), and both are among the easiest to prevent. One
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Infant Teething Remedies: What Might Help—And What to Avoid
updated: Feb. 28, 2023
Some lucky babies wake one morning displaying a brand new tooth to the complete surprise of their unsuspecting parents! But your happy baby is irritable and drooling. Or your hearty
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Healthy Diet for Adolescents
updated: Feb. 21, 2023
Adolescence is a critical period for oral hygiene. By the teenage years, kids will have lost all their baby teeth and replaced them with permanent teeth. Furthermore, many oral hygiene
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Valentine's Day History
updated: Feb. 14, 2023
Valentine’s Day is best known as a celebration of love in all its forms. Pink hearts, red roses, and cute greeting cards adorn every surface you see. What many people
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Looking Out for Your Furry Friend
updated: Feb. 07, 2023
The grownups in your life help you with your dental care. After all, good dental health makes your life happier. Your teeth and gums feel great. You can eat crunchy
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Using Sippy Cups Successfully
updated: Jan. 31, 2023
Congratulations! Your child is beginning to leave her bottle behind and has started to use her first sippy cup. And the best training cup is one that makes the transition
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Should Children Use Whitening Products?
updated: Jan. 24, 2023
As adults, we often wish our teeth could be as white as they were when we were small children. Baby teeth have thinner and whiter enamel than adult teeth, and
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Gum Disease in Children
updated: Jan. 17, 2023
When it comes to gum disease and your child, it’s a good news/bad news situation. The very good news is that children rarely suffer from advanced gum disease, or periodontitis.
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Sealants: What are they and how do they help?
updated: Jan. 10, 2023
Molars are made up of canyons, caves, pits, and seemingly endless caverns that are a breeding ground for decay. The protective solution is a sealant. When done correctly, a sealant
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Is there a connection between oral health and school performance?
updated: Jan. 03, 2023
As a parent, you want the best for your children, and that includes doing their best in school. You can support them by taking an interest in their activities, being
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New Year's Day Around the World
updated: Dec. 27, 2022
New Year’s Day marks the beginning of the calendar year in most parts of the world. The holiday is celebrated on January 1st of each year. Customs and celebrations vary
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The Perks of Dairy
updated: Dec. 20, 2022
We all remember hearing this: “Finish your milk, it’s good for your bones!” If you have kids of your own now, you may catch yourself repeating many of the things
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Bedtime, Bottles, and Baby Teeth
updated: Dec. 13, 2022
Your beautiful baby is finally asleep, bottle clutched in tiny hands, dreaming sweet dreams with a charming milky smile.
Unfortunately, this lovely fantasy might lead to a rude awakening. If your
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They're just baby teeth, right?
updated: Dec. 06, 2022
“But they are only baby teeth; won’t they just fall out?” Our team at Rix Pediatric Dentistry has had these questions asked many times from parents over the years. Primary
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