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Supplements to Brushing & Flossing

Supplements to Brushing & Flossing

Although brushing and flossing are the most important element of children’s daily oral care routine, there are a few other simple things you and your children can do to keep your teeth healthy between brushing and flossing sessions.

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Breastfeeding & Babies' Oral Health

Breastfeeding & Babies' Oral Health

While breastfeeding is not the right choice for every child and/or mother, it can have a variety of benefits when it comes to children’s oral health.

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Smoking & Oral Health

Smoking & Oral Health

At Smile Town Burnaby, we know that resisting peer pressure can be hard for teens. But when it comes to smoking especially, it's important that parents arm them with the tools they need to resist – both for their overall health, and for their oral health.

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Teething: What to Expect

Teething: What to Expect

Teething can be a difficult and uncomfortable process for both you and your baby. however, if you know what to expect ahead of time, and how to handle the issues that arise, it can go a lot more smoothly.

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Stages of Oral Development: 4 - 6

Stages of Oral Development: 4 - 6

Children's mouths are in an almost continuous state of change between the infant and teenage years. Here, you'll learn what to expect in your child's oral development between the ages of 4 and 6.

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Stages of Oral Development - 0 - 2 Years of Age

Stages of Oral Development - 0 - 2 Years of Age

In the first two years of life, babies develop their first set of teeth - their baby teeth. This period is an extremely important one for good oral health.

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Stages of Oral Development: 2 - 4 Years of Age

Stages of Oral Development: 2 - 4 Years of Age

When children are between the 2 and 4, teething continues with the eruption of molars, and new eating patterns can have an impact children’s oral health.

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Why Are Teens at a Higher Risk of Gum Disease?

Why Are Teens at a Higher Risk of Gum Disease?

Teens are at a higher risk of gum disease as a result of the hormonal changes they go through as they develop into adults. Fortunately, there are various effective ways to reduce this risk for your teenager.

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Preventing Dental Decay in Children

Preventing Dental Decay in Children

There's a wide variety of options for preventing tooth decay in your children early on, that will help give them the best chance at a healthy smile for life.

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Sports Mouth Guards for Children

Sports Mouth Guards for Children

Sports are a fun way to keep your kids healthy and active. Mouth guards protect your children’s teeth (and orthodontic appliances) when they’re participating in sports where there is risk of injury to the mouth or head.

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