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September 22, 2016
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Move over,“Oil Pulling”! Does Activated Charcoal Really Turbo-Whiten Your Teeth?

By Michael Diaz | Pediatric Dentistry | No Comments

“Activated charcoal” has quickly become a trendy, go-to ingredient in myriad DIY skin and beauty recipes. The porous substance is touted as a clarifying, decontaminating agent that sucks out toxins…

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August 8, 2016
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All About Microabrasions

By Michael Diaz | Pediatric Dentistry | No Comments

What is Microabrasion? In microabrasion, dentist carefully rub a compound on the teeth to remove superficial stains and discolorations. Why are my child’s teeth discolored? A number of conditions can…

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July 9, 2016
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How Dental Insurance Works

By Michael Diaz | Pediatric Dentistry | No Comments

Why Doesn’t My Insurance Pay for This? Having dental insurance or a dental benefit plan can make it easier to get the dental care you need.  But most dental benefit…

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June 9, 2016
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Beware of Summer Gums!!

By Michael Diaz | Uncategorized | No Comments

Now that school is out and summer is finally here, kids often get out of their usual brushing and flossing routine during their fun and exciting long summer days hanging…

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June 9, 2016
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Drink Water When You’re Thirsty

By Michael Diaz | Pediatric Dentistry | No Comments

Water is the best drink to keep your teeth and body healthy. Water may contain fluoride, a natural mineral that helps prevent cavities. Drinking juice or soda (even diet soda and diluted juice) throughout…

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May 4, 2016
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Baby Bottle Tooth Decay (Early Childhood Caries)

By Michael Diaz | Pediatric Dentistry | No Comments

One serious form of decay among young children is baby bottle tooth decay. This condition is caused by frequent and long exposures of an infant’s teeth to liquids that contain…

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April 4, 2016
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Flossing Essentials for Teens

By Michael Diaz | Pediatric Dentistry | No Comments

Oral care is important for children of all ages, including teens, who may be the least likely to brush and floss regularly due to less parental supervision and their own…

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February 29, 2016
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Pediatric Fevers Not Caused By Teething

By Michael Diaz | Pediatric Dentistry | No Comments

CNN reported online on a new study in the journal Pediatrics that confirmed “high-grade fevers are not a sign of teething,” but could be a sign of another illness. American…

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February 8, 2016
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Manual vs. Electric Toothbrushes

By Michael Diaz | Pediatric Dentistry | No Comments

The effectiveness of cleaning your teeth with a manual toothbrush compared to an electric toothbrush is commonly debated today. There’s an assumption that the modern day electric replacement is far…

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February 5, 2016
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Teens! Watch your MOUTH!

By Michael Diaz | Pediatric Dentistry | No Comments

Dental decay is the most common chronic disease in young people between the ages of 5 and 17, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). And while…

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  • Move over,“Oil Pulling”! Does Activated Charcoal Really Turbo-Whiten Your Teeth?
  • All About Microabrasions
  • How Dental Insurance Works
  • Beware of Summer Gums!!
  • Drink Water When You’re Thirsty

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