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Why Baby Teeth Matter

November 18th, 2015

The primary teeth are the initial teeth that erupt from a child’s gums in the first few years of childhood. There are a total of 20 primary teeth, most of which will have appeared no later than age three. Because they are only temporary, some parents believe they are less important than the permanent teeth…
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When should my child start using toothpaste and how much should I use?

November 11th, 2015

As a parent, it is your job to instill good dental habits in your kids, and this starts even earlier than you might realize. The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry responds to the “when to start” question with a succinct “The sooner the better!” From the time your baby is born, you should make sure…
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Providing the Right Dental Care for your Children

November 4th, 2015

You already know that Drs. Phillip and Greg Wolkstein recommends you come in for a checkup and cleaning at least every six months, but do you know what your child’s dental needs are? From the time children are babies and growing in their first teeth, their oral health care needs may be different from adults.…
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The Intriguing History of Halloween

October 28th, 2015

Halloween is fast approaching, and Drs. Phillip and Greg Wolkstein wanted to be sure to wish our patients a happy day, no matter how you might celebrate this holiday. The Halloween that is familiar to most people today bears little resemblance to the original Halloween; back in the "old days" it wasn't even called Halloween!…
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