Nov 9, 2020
Sucking thumbs starts early. The sucking instinct is a powerful one, essential for eating and survival. And it starts early, even before birth. Sometimes a baby will find their thumb and suck away while floating around in amniotic fluid and getting ready for entry to...
Oct 24, 2020
Your ankles are swollen. Sleeping is miserable. You are hot. You are cold. You want naps ALL the time. And don’t forget about. . . wait a minute, what were we talking about? Right. . . being pregnant. Pregnancy is an exciting time. It is also exhausting,...
Oct 14, 2020
Brushing teeth has been around for a while. We’ve come a long way from chewing on bark, but the basics are still in place. Our teeth and mouth are happier and healthier with regular scrubbing. And yet, it isn’t always the easiest thing to make a habit. The habit will...
Sep 19, 2020
If you’re old enough to remember Seinfeld, you may remember this little gem: A “close talker” can be an unpleasant experience. Add some halitosis and it can be downright traumatic. And the anxiety of being the one causing trauma can be even worse. The general...
Sep 9, 2020
Brace yourselves for some radical news: Sleep is really good for you. Let’s say that a little louder for those in the back that couldn’t hear. Sleep is really really good for you. Here’s what sleep does: Reduces stress Improves memory Boosts immune...
Aug 25, 2020
Several things in life can cause anxiety: Spiders Public speaking Small spaces Heights Algebra (you know we are right) The virus that must not be named (we will give you a hint, it rhymes with Sherona) You could probably add to this list of anxieties with your own set...
Aug 14, 2020
The first year of life is an exciting one. There are cuddles, grins, and so many firsts. Some of those firsts are a bit more fun than others. That first step is thrilling. The first real tumble? Not so much. When that first glimpse of white starts to shine through...
Jul 19, 2020
When those perfect baby teeth begin to poke through the gums, they are a lovely pearly white color. So, why don’t they stay that way? We eat, we chew, we drink, and we live. Those things change our teeth, and sometimes we don’t love the changes. Luckily,...
Jul 9, 2020
Picture your perfect t-shirt, you know the one. You’ve had it for years, and it is just the right level of soft. It is comfortable and comforting and you love wearing it. Sure, it is a little worn out and the colors aren’t exactly what they were when you...
Jun 22, 2020
If you haven’t ever seen Scott Sterling in action in the goal, you are welcome. But, what on earth does it have to do with a mouthguard? Well, if Scott had been fielding those shots with his face, his teeth would have been planted in the grassy turf. So, both...
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