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Get Ready For Your Baby’s First Visit to the Dentist

By April Tisher | September 9, 2025 | Ages , Early childhood (0–4) , Pediatrics

It may not seem important to think about your child’s first dental appointment when they are still cutting their first teeth, but that’s exactly when the American Dental Association says you should start to consider it. In fact, both The ADA and the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends that a child’s first visit to

5 Ways to Take the Fear out of Losing Teeth

By Sarah Sepe | December 1, 2024 | Ages , Elementary (5–10)

I remember my first wiggly tooth. For days, I feared the inevitable day my mom would yank it from my mouth. Butterflies constantly fluttered in my stomach: every bite, every sip, every tooth-brushing session. Losing teeth was nerve-wracking. However, there was one part that made the process less dreadful: the Tooth Fairy. When the day

The Potential Risks of Thumb-Sucking and How to Break the Habit

By Danielle Pastula | September 30, 2024 | Conception 2 College , Toddler

When you notice your baby putting her thumb in her mouth for the first time, you pause. “Oh no, should I pull her thumb out?”“Is this going to become a habit?”“What am I freaking out about, she’s only a baby! They grow out of this … right?” Those are probably a few thoughts you’ve had flood

Are Pacifiers Good For Babies?

By Tracy Wright | July 29, 2024 | Ages , Early childhood (0–4)

Pacis, loveys, binkeys, babas—they are known by many names (known as “wubby” among my kids), but all refer to the infamous pacifier. The pacifier is an instrument that allows your baby to self-soothe by sucking. According to the National Institute of Health, babies are born wanting to suck, and many may even suck on their

5 Ways to Take the Fear out of Losing Teeth

The Potential Risks of Thumb-Sucking and How to Break the Habit

Are Pacifiers Good For Babies?

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