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13 Ways to Reward Your Kid without Candy

Friday, January 20th, 2012

It’s extremely popular to use candy as a reward for good behavior. Dispensing candy takes almost no effort and kids naturally love it. But it turns out that candy rewards can be very problematic: more than half of children develop … Continue reading

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How Will Your Child’s Teeth Affect Her Career?

Wednesday, December 7th, 2011

Think your child’s teeth don’t have anything to do with her future career? Think again! Research by Boston University economists Sherry Glied and Matthew Niedell shows that the quality of a person’s teeth can have a significant impact on his … Continue reading

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Does Gingivitis Affect My Child?

Friday, November 11th, 2011

Gingivitis is a gum disease that causes inflammation of the gums. Many Americans deal with it to varying degrees, but it can be prevented. How is Gingivitis Caused? Plaque is a part of all of our lives. Plaque will build … Continue reading

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How to Save Your Kids from Bad Breath

Friday, October 21st, 2011

Bad breath is a source of embarrassment for kids, especially when they move into the teenage years, when self-image is all-important. Bad breath has a number of causes, including the following: Strong, spicy foods. When we eat smelly foods, the … Continue reading

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What’s With all of the Crazy Costumes?

Friday, August 26th, 2011

You may have happened to wander into our offices during one of our crazy dress-up days to wonder, “Why is this dentist’s office so crazy? Why are they dressed up in these wild costumes?” If you weren’t thinking that, you … Continue reading

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