Imagine waking up in the morning one day only to realize you’ve just chipped your tooth. It’s possible you grind your teeth at night or bit into something hard yesterday and didn’t notice the problem. If you check the mirror and the damage doesn’t appear to be too extensive, you might be tempted just to leave it alone. After all, it’s not doing any harm and will probably heal itself eventually, right? Unfortunately, when it comes to dental problems, that’s not true and it’s best to see your dentist as soon as you’re able to. Keep reading to learn more about why!

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In case you haven’t heard, January is Children’s Dental Health Month. This provides dental professionals with an opportunity to help their children improve their smiles, and to educate parents on how they can make those results last.

Being a parent is obviously difficult, though oral hygiene doesn’t have to add to that. Keep these tips in mind and your child’s smile will be protected for a long time to come.

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