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Who’s a Good Candidate for Pediatric Dental Crowns?

Using Dental Crowns to Restore Your Child’s Oral Health Did you know that some animals go through multiple sets of teeth in their lives? Elephants cycle through six sets of molars, with their last set erupting in their forties, while sharks are famous for their ability to regenerate teeth constantly. Some sharks even develop a…
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Make oral care fun

8 Creative Ways to Improve Your Family’s Oral Care Habits

How to Make Oral Care Fun for You and Your Kids Every parent knows that a surefire trick to getting through mundane tasks with kids is to find a way to make it fun! This also applies to oral care and visits to the dentist. Early dental care habits, like twice-daily brushing, visiting a dentist…
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Tips for avoiding dental emergencies

Back-to-School Safety Checklist: Tips to Prevent Emergencies

Prevent emergencies before they happen. It’s that time of year again: the weather is starting to cool off, the breeze is slowly becoming crisp, and stores are lining their shelves with back-to-school supplies. As parents, there’s a lot to do this time of year, from figuring out your child’s schedule and buying supplies to giving…
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Tasty school lunch ideas

10 School Lunch and Snack Ideas Your Kids Will Love

Picky Eater–Approved Back-to-School Lunch Ideas It’s a new school year and you’ve promised yourself that this time you’ll make healthy lunches that your kids will actually eat, but you aren’t quite sure where to start. Our list of 10 picky eater–approved school lunch ideas is here to help! Let’s get started… 1. Spongebob shaped chicken…
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Time for the back to school routine to begin

8 Ways to Nudge Your Child Into a Back-to-School Routine

Tips from an Omaha dentist: how to ease into a back-to-school routine. Summer fun for your family may have meant letting go of your routines. But now that school bells start ringing soon, it’s time to nudge your child into a back-to-school routine. Check out these helpful tips from an Omaha dentist to help make…
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Are you ready for this school year|

Your Back-to-School Checklist for Omaha Nebraska

Are you back-to-school ready this school year? Though it seems like summer has just started, the days are already getting shorter again. Before long, parents will be thinking about everything that needs to be done to prepare for the school year. That’s why we wanted to provide them with some helpful resources to make back-to-school…
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Orthodontics can correct an overbite

5 Reasons You Should Have Your Overbite Corrected

Why Bite Correction is Important Have you ever tried to drive a car when its axles aren’t aligned properly? It’s a lot like trying to function with orthodontic issues—like an overbite, which is when your front teeth overlap more than they’re meant to. After all, your car’s axles and your jaw both have ideal alignments…
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Dental care is even more important during orthodontic treatment

Why Your Teeth Need Dental Care While Wearing Braces (or Clear Aligners)

Resist the temptation to skip the dentist during orthodontic care There’s a popular saying that “teamwork makes the dream work.” This isn’t just a catchy saying. It’s also very true! It applies to many areas of our lives—including orthodontic treatment. Straightening your child’s teeth is an investment that’ll benefit them for a lifetime, but the…
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Catch gum disease in the early stages

Can My Dentist Cure Gum Disease?

Treating Gum Disease With Your Dentist Gum disease is sneaky. It’s an expert at slipping in and going unnoticed because it’s often completely painless until in very advanced stages. In fact, nearly half of all American adults who are 30 years old or more have signs of gum disease. That’s surprisingly common, right? Despite this,…
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Periodontal treatment will keep your gums healthy

Everything You Need to Know About Comprehensive Periodontal Treatment

Restore and Protect Your Gum Health with Periodontal Treatment Everything’s easier when you have a game plan. Whether it’s football, getting your kids out the door on time, or your oral health, having a game plan helps you know what steps to take next and which individual elements of your plan you should be paying…
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Should you choose clear aligners over braces

Clear Aligners vs. Braces For Aligning Teeth

Over 4 million children and adults in the United States have braces to straighten teeth. Having straight teeth isn’t just about appearance but may give your child the ability to speak and eat better, and offer more comfort. When you’re thinking about getting your child braces, you might have many questions about braces and clear…
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Orthodontic treatment faq

“Do Braces Hurt?” and Other FAQs About Orthodontic Treatment

11 Frequently Asked Questions About Orthodontic Treatment Making the decision to pursue orthodontic treatment is not always an easy one. Between finding the best orthodontist in your area, keeping up with appointments, and knowing the do’s and don’ts of dental care, you may feel overwhelmed. Worry not, you’ve come to the right place! We’ve compiled…
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