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All You Need to Know About Baby Teeth

January 14, 2020

Parents who are delighted by their baby’s cute smile can’t imagine what they will feel when the first teeth appear. Babies have 20 primary teeth, which are already present at birth in the jaws. They begin to make an appearance when the baby is between 6 months and 1 year old. By the age of … Continued

All About Plaque: Everything You Need to Know to Protect Your Oral Health

December 14, 2019

By Steger Smiles

Many of us know that when it comes to oral hygiene, plaque is our nemesis. We brush to get rid of it and hear our dentist tell us to watch out for it, but how much do you truly know about this sticky substance? If you’ve ever been curious about what plaque is and how … Continued

4 Steps Every Pregnant Woman Should Take to Protect Their Oral Health

November 14, 2019

By Steger Smiles

If you’re pregnant, then you’re no stranger to the myriad of required appointments and doctor’s visits that will take place over the next nine months. However, there is one check-up that you may not have considered adding to your schedule: your visit to the dentist! Paying a visit to your dentist during your pregnancy will … Continued

Getting the Facts on Cosmetic Dentistry

October 14, 2019

By Steger Smiles

As a society, we’re pretty obsessed with having beautiful smiles, and who could blame us? Smiles help you share your happiness, they show us that strangers are trustworthy, and they’re routinely cited as being one of the biggest factors in making a good first impression. When we feel confident, it shows, and confidence in our … Continued

The Many Benefits of Tongue Scraping

September 14, 2019

By Steger Smiles

If you took a survey of your friends and family and asked them what key tools they needed to clean their mouth every day, chances are most would say a toothbrush, floss, and maybe some mouthwash. While this answer is far from incorrect, many people don’t always think about the other large surface area in … Continued