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Kids And Teen Dentistry
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Nida Allam giggles and shows me her phone. She’s on the “Students4Nida” TikTok page, watching a video set to an Alvin and the Chipmunks-esque cover of Taylor Swift’s “You Belong With Me.” The five-second video uses one of TikTok’s most common formats, where the subject lip syncs to a song […]
Local dentists provide clinic for parents, kids experiencing homelessness
Dr. Loveleen Brar, far left, talks with Suzette Steele at the Pete Andersen FUSION Family Center. Behind, Dr. Sukhi Jassar examines 3-year-old Rowan’s teeth while big sister Kacie observes on March 18. Olivia Sullivan/the Mirror With stuffed animals and balloons in hand, Suzette Steele’s three kids sat bravely for their […]
UTHealth event brings smiles, free dental care to Houston-area immigrants
Jeylin Hernandez Carmona took the news surprisingly well for a 9-year-old. A tiny piece of her baby tooth was stuck inside her gum, a dental student explained, pointing to the white fragment on an X-ray image. That’s what had been causing her pain. “I think they’re going to take that […]
Pros and Cons of Each
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Braces and clear aligners such as Invisalign are orthodontic treatments used to treat malocclusion (crowded, protruding, or crooked teeth) to improve the look and feel of your smile. Both teeth-straightening methods work by exerting pressure to realign the teeth and jaw and correct a malocclusion, sometimes called a “bad bite.” […]
Kids’ Dental Anesthesia: What Parents Should Know
March 3, 2021 — A handful of tragic cases involving children who died during dental appointments have prompted a closer look at pediatric dentists’ growing use of anesthesia for kids having routine procedures like cavity fillings, root canals, and tooth extractions. In Minnesota, a Twin Cities dentist paid a $2 […]
The ‘Oreo Test’ and Other Ways to Help Kids’ Oral Health | Health News
By Dennis Thompson, HealthDay Reporter (HealthDay) TUESDAY, Feb. 1, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Worried your kid isn’t brushing his or her teeth properly? You might want to try the Oreo test. “If the child eats an Oreo and brushes their teeth and the parent can still see the Oreos, they […]
OUTLOOK: Miss Mississippi’s Outstanding Teen to be crowned in Vicksburg – The Vicksburg Post
Vicksburg is set to host the Miss Mississippi’s Outstanding Teen Competition next weekend, and 19 contestants will be vying for the title. The event will be held at the Vicksburg City Auditorium, 901 Monroe St. Two rounds of preliminary competitions will be held Saturday, April 23 with the first beginning […]
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Best Pediatric Dentist Around Me. Pediatric dental care offers extensive oral care, that includes the following: A pediatric dentist is generally educated to treat children as well as their unique requirements. Best Pediatric dentist Dubai Children Dental Care at from www.pinterest.com He caters to […]
Invisalign Teen: Benefits, Drawbacks, Effectiveness, Costs
You might have already been anticipating that your child may need braces. One option is Invisalign. That’s the brand name of a popular style of clear plastic aligners, and its parent company Align Technology does market its products to teens and younger children. There are other similar brands on the […]