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Learning to Take Better Care of Your Family's Teeth

If you're a parent, you may worry about your children's health, including their dental health. I know that tooth decay is one of the biggest problems parents and their kids face today. One cavity can quickly lead to many other dental problems, including gum disease and infection. Because your kids only get one set of permanent teeth, it's important that you protect them as much as you can. I started this dental blog because I wanted to reach out to other parents. My blog offers tips you can use to protect your children's teeth and gums, as well as information about the dental treatments available to your family if you need them. Feel free to browse through the topics in my blog. Good luck and thank you for taking the time to visit.

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Kristen Sanchez

The 411 On Dentists: A Look At how The Dentistry Field Has Grown
Many people understand a general definition of what dentist is and does, but what more is there to know about them? According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, in 2012, there were about 146,800 dentists in the United States, with a median annual wage of $149,310. About 80 percentof dentists are general dentists, meaning they deal with basic dental repair and maintenance for people of all ages. The need for dentists has resulted in a faster-than-average rate of employment--it is expected to grow 16 percent between 2012 and 2022.

Caring For Dentures On Vacation
When you travel for vacation, you think about hitting the pool, making new friends, eating great meals and seeing amazing sights. Chances are, you are not thinking about your dentures. However, you do not want to ignore them altogether. That is a sure way to wind up visiting an emergency dentist—definitely not how you wanted to spend your trip! These tips will help you easily take care of your dentures during travel, without giving you something else to stress about during your trip.