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Gums Turn Blue. What to Do?

April 20, 2016 By Jamie

What to do if you notice a black or blue bump on your child’s gums:

Black and blue bumps aren’t just for skinned knees. If your tot is teething, you may notice a bruise-colored bump on your child’s gums. Parental instincts may tell you to think the worst, but that black-and-blue bump is likely nothing to worry about. The discoloration is probably … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Children's Dental Health, Dental Health Tagged With: baby teeth, children's oral health, dental treatments, dental visits, gum health, healthy teeth and bones, preventative care, teething

Typical Teething Timeline

February 24, 2015 By Jamie

Teething is hard on everybody. Your child is uncomfortable, and since misery loves company, chances are you aren’t the happiest parent either.  … [Read more...]

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Suck it Up: When and How to Pass the Paci and Put the Thumb Down

October 21, 2014 By Jamie

You’re running late. You’re scrambling to meet a deadline. You’re on the edge of your seat during a scary movie. We’ve all been uncomfortable. What do we do to soothe ourselves? We drink 4 cups of coffee. We bite our nails. We crack our knuckles. We all have habits that help us … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Children's Dental Health, Dental Health Tagged With: baby teeth, DDVA, Delta Dental, Delta Dental of Virginia, dentistry for children, family dental care, healthy teeth, how to get rid of a pacifier, pacifiers, parenting tips, pediatric dentist, straight teeth, thumbsucking, toddler oral health, Toddler tips

Hooray for National Tooth Fairy Day!

August 21, 2014 By Jamie

On August 22nd we celebrate everyone’s favorite tooth-collector – the infamous Tooth Fairy! And because she’s so nice, we celebrate her twice! National Tooth Fairy Day also occurs once in February. The Tooth Fairy must be a pretty big deal to have 2 holidays a year. Well, she … [Read more...]

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How to Deal With Teething

June 3, 2014 By Jamie

If your baby is crabby, drooling and chomping on everything in sight,  he or she is  probably in the throes of teething. Teething starts at around 6 months old, when a baby’s teeth begin to erupt. Before you go crazy dealing with fussiness and tears, read these tips to keep sane … [Read more...]

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