Parenting

In the first year of life, your baby will have many milestones, including oral health milestones. Learn more about what to expect in each stage!

Oral Health Milestones – Baby’s First Year

During your child’s first year of life, they will transform from a snuggly baby to an energetic toddler. Whether it’s lifting their head without support, sitting up, or walking on their own, each milestone is … Read More

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Pop quiz, hotshot! You might think you know your stuff when it comes to the basics of dental care, so let’s put your dental hygiene awareness to the test. Can you ace these five questions?

When it Comes to Dental Hygiene Awareness, Are You Smarter than a 5th Grader?

Pop quiz! You might think you know your stuff when it comes to the basics of dental care, so let’s put your dental hygiene awareness to the test. TRUE OR FALSE: OLDER ADULTS CAN STILL … Read More

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Blemish Control: Is Toothpaste for Acne Effective?

It’s the night before a job interview and you discover a blemish on your nose. You reach for the toothpaste, following the words of an old home remedy. Toothpaste is a key part of your … Read More

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Eye exams are a powerful health tool that can help detect serious health problems. Find out more about the protective power of eye exams.

Use the Protective Power of an Eye Exam

*Updated November 2022 Your eyes can tell you a lot about your health. Pay attention and they’ll tell you about problems you may not even know about. That’s the power of an annual eye exam. … Read More

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This project uses an ice tray, Play-Doh, and pipe cleaners to illustrate the importance of flossing! Teaching kids to floss just got a whole lot easier.

Don’t Let Plaque Stick Around! Teach Kids to Floss Project

This project focuses on teaching kids to floss and understanding the importance of oral health. Use Play-Doh, a pipe cleaner, and the underside of an ice tray to demonstrate how food and bacteria get stuck … Read More

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Regular dental care for children should begin by age 1.

Dental Care Timeline for Infants & Children

Regular dental care for children should begin by 1 year of age. The following dental checklist for infants and toddlers is from the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry. Birth to 6 months old Clean your baby’s mouth … Read More

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Now that Wisconsin vision providers are re-opening, here’s what you can expect at your next appointment.

What to Expect the Next Time You Visit the Eye Doctor

Now that some vision providers are re-opening or extending operating hours, you should expect to see a few changes when you head in for your next eye exam. These changes may include: Required social distancing … Read More

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Pediatric dentists undergo additional years of training after dental school in order to provide specialized care to infants, children, and people with special health care needs. Click to learn about pediatric dental procedures.

Common Questions Around Pediatric Dental Procedures

Why might your family dentist refer you to a pediatric dentist, and what are the most common pediatric dental procedures? Pediatric dentists undergo an additional two or three years of training after dental school in … Read More

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National Children’s Dental Health Month: Is Your Child’s Instrument Making Them Ill?

One might wonder how harmful a musical instrument can really be. Well, studies indicate that musical instruments that carry germs can be harmful to both the player and bandmates’ oral and overall health if not … Read More

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What does your family tree have to do with your smile?

What Your Family History Says About Your Teeth

Your parents probably told you candy causes cavities, but that’s not the only thing that causes them. Risk for cavities is 60 percent due to genetic factors such as preference for sweets, teeth enamel strength, … Read More

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