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Your kid just turned 7. Braces feel like a “someday” problem, right? Except here’s the thing most parents don’t realize until someone tells them: age 7 is actually when dentists want kids to have their first orthodontic check-up. Sounds too early. It isn’t. We hear this question constantly at MVP Smiles. Parents will say something […]
School is back in session, and family calendars are filling with homework, sports, and after-school activities. If your child is due for a dental cleaning and checkup, September can be a convenient time to put that visit on the calendar. 1. Reset After a Less Structured Summer Summer often brings travel, treats, and changes to […]
Colds and flu often bring congestion, coughing, and a few days at home from school. They can also cause children to breathe through their mouths more than usual. Temporary mouth breathing during an illness is common, but breathing that continues after the congestion clears, especially when it occurs with snoring or restless sleep, deserves attention. […]