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Why Baby Teeth Matter: The Importance of Early Dental Care

By White Plains Pediatric Dentistry

October 29, 2024

Many parents wonder why it’s necessary to care for baby teeth, especially since they eventually fall out. However, baby teeth are essential to…

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Space Maintainers Protect the Path for Your Child’s Permanent Teeth

By White Plains Pediatric Dentistry

September 30, 2024

Many youngsters enjoy chewing gum. Its soft, rubbery texture makes for a fun and satisfying sensory experience that kids enjoy. It soothes and…

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Don’t Be Alarmed If Your Child’s Dental Development Is Delayed.

By White Plains Pediatric Dentistry

August 29, 2024

A baby’s teeth are already formed in his (or her) gums at birth. But it’s not until he reaches about 6 months old that his first tooth…

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Your Young Child Got Her First Cavity. Now What?

By White Plains Pediatric Dentistry

July 30, 2024

Your daughter’s (or son’s) recent visit to a pedodontist revealed that she has a cavity. You may think it’s unusual for a child…

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Your Child Chipped A Baby Tooth. Now What?

By White Plains Pediatric Dentistry

June 28, 2024

Young children have a lot of energy. They burn it off by running around, climbing on things and being physically high-spirited. That’s why…

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Create a Game Plan For Your Child With Anaphylactic Food Allergies.

By White Plains Pediatric Dentistry

May 29, 2024

Parents whose offspring have food allergies can’t take their kids to dental appointments without forethought. An allergen could enter their…

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Look For Your Child’s Dental Milestones

By White Plains Pediatric Dentistry

April 29, 2024

Children undergo many physical transitions as they grow up. The stages in their oral development are markers that help parents and caregivers deliver…

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Don’t Let Your Child’s Thumb-sucking Linger

By White Plains Pediatric Dentistry

March 29, 2024

Getting a young child to quit sucking her (or his) thumb—a habit that makes her feel secure, comfortable and happy—can be quite a…

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Orthodontic Treatment May Be In Your Child’s Future

By White Plains Pediatric Dentistry

February 28, 2024

Many children with crowded and/or crooked get their teeth straightened with help from clear aligners, metal braces or clear braces. In other…

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General Anesthesia Helps Certain Procedures Run Smoothly

By White Plains Pediatric Dentistry

January 2, 2024

Here are two facts: Young children squirm and some aren’t crazy about going to the dentist.   …

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