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Permanent Teeth: Different Look, Different Challenges

When the second set of teeth begin making their appearance, we at myKIDSdds, are often met with questions concerning their size, color or shape and basically, “How in the world are they going to fit into my child’s mouth?” No doubt they do not at all resemble those cute little bright white, perfectly shaped baby teeth. It is quite a…

myKIDSddsNovember 27, 2023

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Holidays and the Sugar Rush

The holidays are all around us, and the temptation to flood our bodies with “sweet treats'' is hard to resist. We face aisles of enticingly colorful packaging and they taste sooo good. The season begins with Halloween which, by design, is laser focused on the activity of gathering as large a bag of candy as possible in a two-hour window.…

myKIDSddsOctober 27, 2023

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Baby Teeth … Why (do we have them), When (will they come in) and How (do we care for them)?

Becoming a new parent can feel daunting with many things to learn as you are handed this precious little one to buckle into a car seat and drive home, starting your journey as a family. One question that comes up after a few months of adjusting to feeding, sleeping (we hope) and caring for them is “When do they get…

myKIDSddsSeptember 27, 2023

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School is Back! Lunch Packing and Mouth Guard Shopping

It’s that time of year again–school, sports, and activities return as well as the need to have a more structured routine, and that includes packing lunches. Creativity in color and texture and owning their choices can help to destress the process. Variety for the Win Offering several food groups that include protein, carbs, healthy fats, fresh fruit and veggies will…

myKIDSddsAugust 27, 2023

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Energy Drinks and Ice Chewing … The Hype and The Crunch

Some news you can use, parents, there is NO health benefit for your children in energy drinks: zero, nada! Without question they are marketed beautifully and enticingly with their flashy, neon, brightly colored cans lining the aisles of our supermarkets and convenience stores. They are sometimes even found in the health food section, giving the false impression of being a…

myKIDSddsJuly 27, 2023

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What is That Noise? Grinding/Bruxing of Baby Teeth

Have you ever heard a loud grinding noise coming from your sleeping child’s room? This grinding (also known as bruxing) is not at all uncommon for toddlers and preschoolers. They may be discovering their first teeth or trying to get the top and bottom teeth to fit together more comfortably. Most children stop grinding by age six or seven, when…

myKIDSddsJune 27, 2023