The best brushing routine for parent and child is two minutes of gentle brushing in the morning and two in the evening. But if the longest four minutes of your
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Make Tooth Brushing Fun
updated: Feb. 15, 2022
The best brushing routine for parent and child is two minutes of gentle brushing in the morning and two in the evening. But if the longest four minutes of your
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The Transformation of Valentine's Day
updated: Feb. 08, 2022
Did you know the actions leading to the beginnings of Valentine's Day were actually centered on the avoidance of war? A Catholic priest named Valentine defied the orders of the
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National Children’s Dental Health Month
updated: Feb. 01, 2022
February is National Children’s Dental Health Month, and a perfect time for the doctor to review some of the important steps in keeping your child’s smile healthy!
Your Baby
Early care is
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Getting to the Bottom of Chewing Gum Myths
updated: Jan. 25, 2022
It's a moment many of our patients have experienced. One second you're chewing on a piece of gum, then suddenly you forget to keep chewing and swallow the entire rubbery
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Providing the Right Dental Care for your Children
updated: Jan. 18, 2022
You already know that Rix Pediatric Dentistry recommends you come in for a checkup and cleaning at least every six months, but do you know what your child’s dental needs
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Ways to Make Brushing Fun for Your Child
updated: Jan. 11, 2022
According to the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, your child should visit a dentist, like the doctor, when his or her first tooth pops through the gum, or by time
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Understanding Cavities
updated: Jan. 04, 2022
Getting a cavity seems like delayed punishment for eating that special dessert every weekend or for the few days you forgot to floss. When you are doing everything right with
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New Year's Eve
updated: Dec. 28, 2021
Watching the clock tick down the final seconds until midnight, many of us- Rix Pediatric Dentistry included- feel nostalgic about the passing year and hopeful about the new one to
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Make Brushing Teeth Fun!
updated: Dec. 21, 2021
It’s understandable that kids would rather be playing outside or watching their favorite movie instead of doing a “boring” task like brushing their teeth. But there are ways to make
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How safe are dental X-rays?
updated: Dec. 14, 2021
the doctor and our staff rely on digital X-rays to help us diagnose oral conditions and process images at incredibly high speeds. You can also view digital X-rays in real
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Can a Night Guard Mean Sweet Dreams for Your Child?
updated: Dec. 07, 2021
Sometimes the reason for a poor night’s sleep is obvious. Maybe your child watched a scary movie. Or loaded up on sugar before bed. Or can’t get to sleep after
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Halitosis in Children: Causes and treatment
updated: Nov. 30, 2021
Halitosis is the scientific name for bad breath. It is one of the most common oral concerns, and it affects a large percentage of the population, including children. Having bad
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Thanksgiving Trivia
updated: Nov. 23, 2021
At Rix Pediatric Dentistry we love learning trivia and interesting facts about Thanksgiving! This year, the doctor wanted to share some trivia that might help you feel a bit smarter
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Use Pediatric Dentists to Treat Children
updated: Nov. 16, 2021
There are many different types of dental specialties out there, so how do you know when you should see a general dentist (your regular dentist), and when you should seek
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There's More We Can Do About Tooth Decay Besides "Drill and Fill"
updated: Nov. 12, 2021
Until recently, the standard treatment for tooth decay remained essentially the same for nearly a century: Remove any decayed structure, then prepare and fill the cavity. But that singular Read more -
My child has autism. What should we expect at your office?
updated: Nov. 09, 2021
At Rix Pediatric Dentistry, we know that as many as one in 88 children today have some form of autism, a complex brain disorder that affects a child's ability to
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