Whether your kids are new to organized sports or this is their first time on a team, they are no doubt ready to get out there and start playing as the weather warms up. You have probably gotten the required equipment to protect them, such as shin guards, helmets, and pads – but it is …
If you are a first time parent, you likely have many questions as to what you can expect for the next 18 or so years, as far as your child’s health. As far as their teeth are concerned, help is always available at Soft Touch Dentistry – but here are a few things you should know. Taking …
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Does your child suck his or her thumb? Over time, you may start to wonder if it is a healthy habit or if it may end up hurting how their teeth develop. Should you put a stop to their thumb sucking? Read on for some more information about your child’s habit of thumb sucking and …
If you are a parent to a young child, you may have some questions about their oral health. When should you first take them to the dentist? How do you teach them to brush? Here is some information to help! Start by taking care of baby’s gums Even before your baby has teeth coming in, …
The weather is finally warming up, and pretty soon your kids will be able to spend some time outside playing their favorite sports! However, no matter how “low contact” your child’s sport may be, there is always a risk of injury when a bunch of kids are all running around in a tight group. Read …
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Having the perfect smile doesn’t come easily; especially when there is Halloween candy practically calling your name from every corner. Because we see a lot of tooth damage this time of year due to people eating too much candy or the wrong type of candies, we decided to create a list of things to avoid …
When you have a baby, you have some amount of control over them but as they reach toddlerhood, you slowly start losing any control over what they want to do, when they want to do it, and how they behave. Basically, it can feel like temper tantrums consume your life. And even though you may …
Unless you are the type of person who has a calendar reminder for just about everything that you do, you may not remember the last time you switched out your toothbrush. However, according to the American Dental Association, you should be swapping out your old toothbrush for a new replacement every three to four months …
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It’s that time of year when Santa is getting ready to slip into his red velvet suit, grab his reindeer, and head down the chimney to load up your living room with presents. As one of the most fun parts of the holiday season, stockings are exciting for everyone involved. And although you can fill …
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It used to be that the only things you could hand out to trick-or-treaters on Halloween were a piece or two of candy. However, now that more and more parents are concerned not only with their children’s sugar intake but also with their oral health, candy alternatives are starting to fill up trick-or-treat bags. From …
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