A child’s tendency to suck his or her thumb can happen before birth and is a natural rooting mechanism that helps children feel secure, soothed and confident. But when is your child supposed to stop and what types of effects do long-term thumbsucking carry? Read on for the latest information. Thumbsucking Age Limits At Medplex, […]
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Dr. Baker Chambliss wants you to remember that mouthguards shouldn’t only be used during football season. In fact, mouthguards should be worn for most spring sports. You may already associate maxillofacial injuries with familiar spring sports such as basketball or volleyball, but if your child is in acrobatics, soccer, lacrosse, or even rides horses, a
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Dr. Baker Chambliss, your Birmingham pediatric dentist, shares the following important dental reminders for spring: Buy a new toothbrush – It’s probably time you bought a new toothbrush for everyone in the family. You should change your toothbrush every three months. Check to make sure your child has also not graduated to a larger sized
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The Easter Bunny is often associated with sticky and chewy candy that may not be the best for teeth. Even though I am a pediatric dentist, I still understand the joys of chocolate bunnies, marshmallow chicks, and jelly beans. However, there are still plenty of ways to have a fun Easter basket without sugar overload.
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February was Children’s National Dental Health Month and as part of efforts to raise general awareness about dental care in kids, The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) released its second “State of Little Teeth” Report to emphasize key areas of success and improvement for pediatric dental care. As a pediatric dentist, Dr. Baker Chambliss
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Sharing your love with your family on Valentine’s Day means showing them you care about their health. There are some great options for Valentine’s recipes that will still fulfill your and your child’s sweet teeth. The article at the link below shares a ton of information, but here are my top 5 favorites: Cupid’s Vanilla
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I found an article that ran in last year’s Philadelphia Inquirer about Valentine’s Day tips. In it, were great and easy tips about managing Valentine’s Day. It’s not just the day filled with candy that can cause dental issues, but the fact that the candy may linger in the house for a while after the
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According to a recent study by Ipsos, adults have very odd and sporadic flossing habits. At Medplex, we encourage all of our young patients to floss and we know they will be most successful if their parents set a good example by following suit. According to the survey: 16 percent said they always floss at
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Dr. Baker Chambliss is a proud provider of NuSmile Zirconia Restorative Crowns. You may be asking yourself why a child would need a crown on a baby tooth, but the top reasons may surprise you. Pediatric restorative crowns are used to: Save a tooth that has been so damaged by decay that it can’t support
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At Medplex Pediatric Dentistry, we encourage you to use your benefits before the end of the year because many times, if you don’t use your dental benefits, you can lose them. It’s important to understand that carriers often categorize procedures into three categories – preventive, basic, and major. If you haven’t reached your yearly deductible,
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