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The Best Snacks for a Healthy Smile
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Nov. 02, 2021
One of the most frequent questions that the doctor and our team hear is about what kinds of snacks are best for a child’s dental health. Sugary snacks are inevitable
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How George Clooney Made Over His Smile and How You Can Too
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Nov. 02, 2021
Since his breakout role as Dr. Doug Ross in the 90's TV drama ER, George Clooney has enjoyed a blockbuster career as an award-winning actor, director and producer. He's
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Halloween: Sweet candy and scary costumes!
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Oct. 26, 2021
Halloween is an annual event celebrated by both children and adults every October 31. Some scholars claim that it originates from the celebration of Celtic festivals that honored the dead
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Fluoride Treatments Give Your Child Added Protection Against Cavities
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Oct. 23, 2021
When it comes to helping your child avoid tooth decay, it's all hands on deck. Tooth decay can not only harm their current set of primary teeth, but the
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When do children usually lose their baby teeth?
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Oct. 19, 2021
Many parents have concerns about their children’s teeth not falling out on time. the doctor and our team are here to answer any questions parents may have about when children
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Thumb Sucking and Tongue Thrusting Could Cause a Poor Bite
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Oct. 13, 2021
There are many things to be concerned about with your infant. Thumb sucking shouldn't be one of them—at least not yet. Practically universal among young children, the habit normally
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Creating a Dental Home
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Oct. 12, 2021
As a parent, you know how important a happy, relaxed atmosphere is when it comes to making your child feel at home. We would like to make our Rome, Georgia
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Year-End Insurance Reminder
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Oct. 05, 2021
the doctor, as well as our team at Rix Pediatric Dentistry, would like to give those patients with flex spend, health savings, or insurance benefits a friendly end of the
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Although a Challenge, Chronically Ill Children Need Tooth Decay Prevention
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Oct. 03, 2021
Families of children with chronic conditions face many challenges. One that often takes a back seat to other pressing needs is the prevention of tooth decay. But although difficult,
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Pediatric Dental Emergency Know-How
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Sep. 28, 2021
First aid training is a must when you are a parent. You can put on a bandage with your eyes closed. Perhaps even apply butterfly tape to avoid stitches. What
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Whether Voting for a Candidate or Wisdom Teeth, You Can Choose Wisely
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Sep. 23, 2021
During election season, you'll often hear celebrities encouraging you to vote. But this year, Kaia Gerber, an up-and-coming model following the career path of her mother Cindy Crawford, made
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How do I make my child’s diet safe for his or her teeth?
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Sep. 21, 2021
The food you feed your child can have a lasting effect on his or her oral health. In fact, diet plays a major role in whether a child develops cavities
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Non-Nutritive Sucking Behavior
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Sep. 14, 2021
“Non-nutritive sucking behavior”? That’s a mouthful—literally! This term describes behaviors such as thumb sucking and pacifier use, which are generally healthy, self-soothing activities for infants and toddlers. But, if followed
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Take Positive Action with Your Child's Thumb-Sucking Habit
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Sep. 13, 2021
As a parent you’re concerned with a number of issues involving your child’s health, not the least of which involves their teeth. One of the most common is thumb-sucking.
While
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What was your favorite part of summer?
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Sep. 07, 2021
It's the end of summer, and fall is just around the corner. Soon the temperatures will cool down, the leaves will start to change, and the doctor and our team
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Sedation Can Help an Anxious Child Relax During Dental Treatment
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Sep. 03, 2021
There are different ways to ease a child's potential nervousness with dental visits, like starting those visits around their first birthday or seeing a pediatric dentist who specializes in
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