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What's on your child's reading list?

May 31st, 2023

What better way for children to spend their time than cuddled up by the fireplace or out in the yard with a book in hand? Dr. Shetty and our team encourage you to inspire your child’s mind with a few great books. Sure it may be easy to put off reading when balancing a busy…
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Creating a Dental Home

May 24th, 2023

As a parent, you know how important a happy, relaxed atmosphere is when it comes to making your child feel at home. We would like to make our De Pere practice your dental home, where you and your family enjoy the best of dental care in a warm and welcoming environment. What makes a dental…
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Are thumb sucking and pacifier habits harmful for a child’s teeth?

May 24th, 2023

Depending on how long the thumb sucking or constant pacifier use continues, and how aggressively the child sucks a thumb or the pacifier, it can indeed be an oral health issue. Generally speaking, most children outgrow these behaviors or are able to be weaned off them successfully sometime between ages two and four. When children…
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Should Children Use Whitening Products?

May 17th, 2023

As adults, we often wish our teeth could be as white as they were when we were small children. Baby teeth have thinner and whiter enamel than adult teeth, and those brilliant smiles are a result! But occasionally, you may be surprised to discover some staining or discoloration on those lovely first teeth. You might…
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