By Suzanne Clift, DDS
October 29, 2024
Many parents wonder why it’s necessary to care for baby teeth, especially since they eventually fall out. However, baby teeth are essential to…
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By Suzanne Clift, DDS
September 30, 2024
Many youngsters enjoy chewing gum. Its soft, rubbery texture makes for a fun and satisfying sensory experience that kids enjoy. It soothes and…
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By Suzanne Clift, DDS
August 29, 2024
A baby’s teeth are already formed in his (or her) gums at birth. But it’s not until he reaches about 6 months old that his first tooth…
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By Suzanne Clift, DDS
July 30, 2024
Your daughter’s (or son’s) recent visit to a pedodontist revealed that she has a cavity. You may think it’s unusual for a child…
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By Suzanne Clift, DDS
June 28, 2024
Young children have a lot of energy. They burn it off by running around, climbing on things and being physically high-spirited. That’s why…
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By Suzanne Clift, DDS
May 29, 2024
Parents whose offspring have food allergies can’t take their kids to dental appointments without forethought. An allergen could enter their…
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By Suzanne Clift, DDS
April 29, 2024
Children undergo many physical transitions as they grow up. The stages in their oral development are markers that help parents and caregivers deliver…
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By Suzanne Clift, DDS
March 29, 2024
Getting a young child to quit sucking her (or his) thumb—a habit that makes her feel secure, comfortable and happy—can be quite a…
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By Suzanne Clift, DDS
February 28, 2024
Many children with crowded and/or crooked get their teeth straightened with help from clear aligners, metal braces or clear braces. In other…
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By Suzanne Clift, DDS
January 2, 2024
Here are two facts: Young children squirm and some aren’t crazy about going to the dentist. …
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