Children are born with a set of primary teeth – 20 to be exact – that help them learn to chew and speak, and develop enough space in the jaw for the permanent teeth that will appear several years later. Kids are especially susceptible to decay, which can cause pain and tooth loss – a…
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We’re all trying to find a healthy balance in our lives. Balancing work and home life. Eating a well-balanced diet. Balancing our budgets. Maintaining the right pH balance in our mouths for better dental health. Wait, what was that last one? You probably don’t spend a lot of time thinking about your pH levels, but…
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Our team at Huntington Smiles Pediatric Dentistry hears this question a lot. According to our friends at the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD), pediatric dentistry is “an age-defined specialty that provides both primary and comprehensive preventive and therapeutic oral healthcare for infants and children through adolescence, including those with special healthcare needs.” Pediatric dentists,…
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The dog days of summer are upon us, and what better time for Dr. Chicosky, Dr. Qayumi, and Dr. Blasco and our team to ask our patients about their summer! Whether you visited our nation’s capital, went on a camping trip, or just stayed in Huntington Station and relaxed, we want to know how you’re…
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