Your Teeth Are Amazing! 5 Fascinating Facts

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Today we are sharing a fun and interesting read from Mouthhealthy.org entitled 'Your Teeth Are Amazing! 5 Fascinating Facts.'

Five Fascinating Facts About Your Teeth

"They help you chew, speak and smile, but how much do you really know about your teeth?" This article talks about five things you may have not heard of before! For example, did you know that as a society we have been caring for our teeth in some shape or form for centuries?

Enjoy and call us in Germantown, MD to care for YOUR teeth TODAY!

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The Importance of Dental Protection for Kids Who Play Sports

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With the weeks of summer flying by many kids are getting ready to start back with fall sports practices. With that comes the responsibility for protecting your child's teeth! It's easy to think about all the safety gear that goes into fall sports... shoulder pads, knee pads, helmets, etc. However it can be easy to overlook dental protection.

Today's article share from Dentistry Today talks about the importance of using mouth guards and other dental protectors for your kids. If you want to take a look click on the article link here.

If you and your family are looking for a new, family-friendly dentist for your children, come see Dr. Mansfield today! His patient, caring approach is perfect for getting your young ones used to a healthy dental checkup routine. Learn more about Dr. Mansfield here: http://germantowndentalcare.com/

Kid-Tested, Dentist-Approved: 6 Teeth Cleaning Tips from Dentist Parents

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Today we are sharing a wonderful article from mouthhealthy.org with tips for all parents out there, about how to get your kids to brush and floss. As you know, it's imperative that good oral health begins early.

"As a parent, you may have more in common with your dentist than you think. Many moms and dads—even dentists—struggle to keep their children’s mouths and teeth clean. ADA dentist Dr. Gene Romo is a father of four – ages 13, 10, 8 and 2. “As you can imagine, there can be a wide range of behavior on who wants to brush and who doesn’t in our house,” he says. “I’m not just a dentist, I’m their dad, so making sure they’re establishing good habits early on is important to me.”

To keep your family’s smiles strong, try some of tricks of the trade from dentist moms and dads: 

Establish a Fun Family Routine

Try a New Angle

Bigger Kids, Bigger Challenges 

Play Detective

Above All, Don’t Give Up"  

To read the full article and get details on each one of these tips, click here!  

To schedule a dental checkup for your child with a caring and gentle dentist, call Dr. Mansfield today! www.germantowndentalcare.com 

Probiotics and Your Teeth

"The body’s ability to protect itself from harm is quite an incredible thing. And just as blood goes through a clotting process to foil unfettered bleeding without us asking for its assistance, probiotics are working to keep bad bacteria at bay, not only in our gut, but in our mouth as well!" 

To learn more about what probiotics are and how they can help your mouth's health, visit the article link from PatientConnect today!

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