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Parents, Do You Know About These 3 Childhood Orthodontic Devices?

April 11, 2019

Filed under: Uncategorized — Tags: , , — Dr. Faist & Dr. Koops @ 12:00 pm

Many people have experience with braces.

A bunch of us wore them or knew friends and family who did through our adolescent years. Just about 4 million Americans are donning braces these days, in fact, and they are easily the most used type of pediatric orthodontics. We have collected a quick overview of a number of early orthodontic devices that many families might not know.

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How Genetics Influence Our Teeth

April 4, 2019

Filed under: Oral Hygiene — Tags: , , — Dr. Faist & Dr. Koops @ 12:00 pm

From the moment that we’re born, there’s always others saying just how much we take after mom or dad or a relative.

“You have your mother’s temper,” or “You have your uncle’s nose,” are versions of phrases that all of us hear during our life. We know that a number of our physical traits and our inclinations are attached to inherited causes, but have you ever questioned if the same goes for your teeth? The case is, the capacity for all of us to become susceptible to dental risks is enhanced whenever the issue is known to happen in your family. This also involves tooth decay, which is, in reality, the most prevalent long-term illness around the world.

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