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First Aid for Teeth

In spring and summer our kids enjoy great outdoor activities. Along with all that fun comes the risk of accidents, and possibly tooth loss.  We want to share a reminder on how to care for a tooth that is knocked out.  While we can’t promise that the tooth can be replaced in your child’s mouth, [...]

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Fluoride Proven to Reduce Cavities

Grand Rapids, MI was the first city in the world to adjust the level of fluoride in its water supply, and that was nearly 70 years ago. Since then fluoridation has improved the oral health of tens of millions of Americans. Community water fluoridation is the single most effective public health measure to prevent tooth [...]

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Fight Cavities with Chewing Gum!

The American Dental Association says that chewing sugarless gum may help you fight cavities.   The ADA Council on Scientific Affairs has, in fact, given its seal of approval to several chewing gum brands. The approval is based on its finding that the physical action of chewing sugarfree gum for 20 minutes after eating, stimulates saliva [...]

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Treating Children With Autism

The Centers for Disease Control & Preventions (CDC) recently released new numbers showing that 1 in 88 children in the U.S. are being diagnosed with autism. We want to provide information to parents & guardians of autistic children, and will offer articles we read that seem especially useful. Read the remarks delivered by Mark Roithmayr, [...]

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When Is It Wise To Remove Wisdom Teeth?

Most parents of teenage patients ask if their child really needs to have their wisdom teeth removed and if yes, then when.  There is no set answer – we evaluate each patient’s needs before determining if and when wisdom teeth must be removed. Wisdom teeth, the third and final set of molars, usually appear in [...]

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Protect Your Child’s Baby Teeth

People who think “baby” teeth don’t matter are wrong. They most certainly do matter…in fact, they matter a lot! At Haring Dental Group we want all parents to know that caring for new teeth is critical to the health of your child and their future dental healthcare. Dentists across the country are seeing an increase [...]

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Digital X-rays

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At Haring Dental Group we know that state-of-the-art dental technologies allow us to give patients a high level of dental healthcare and greater patient comfort. We use only digital, intraoral X-ray technology because they are an excellent diagnostic tool, are better for our patients and better for the environment. Digital X-rays are faster and more [...]

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Sealants Seal the Deal

To help protect the chewing surfaces of the back teeth – pre-molars and  molars – we may recommend applying a sealant to your child’s teeth. Made of plastic material, the sealant is “painted” on teeth where bonds directly to the tooth and hardens. A sealant acts as a barrier, protecting enamel from plaque and acids. [...]

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National Children’s Dental Health Month

Each February, the American Dental Association (ADA) sponsors National Children’s Dental Health Month to raise awareness about the importance of oral health.   The goal is to help children develop good habits at an early age. Daily brushing and flossing combined with regularly scheduled dental visits helps children get a good start on a lifetime of [...]

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Make Your Own Snow!

Looks like this may be the least snowy winter we’ve had in Dublin, OH since…ever!  That doesn’t stop Haring Dental Group from forging ahead with our Guess the Snowball contest.  Decorations at our office are awesome and made by our very creative staff.  Many of you have asked for the directions to make the beautiful [...]

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