Our Dental Blog

Educational blog from SRD on 5th in Tuscumbia, AL

SRD on 5th has created this informative blog to help educate the community.

Does Breastfeeding Alter the Oral Health Development for Your Child?

Posted on 12/21/2020 by Lindsey Holt

There are many conflicting opinions about the possible advantages and disadvantages of breastfeeding, both for the mother and the child. For new mothers, the decision about whether or not to breastfeed is a very personal one. As a new mom, you may not be overly concerned with your baby's oral...
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Teach How Dangerous Oral Piercings Are Early

Posted on 12/7/2020 by Lindsey Holt

Before your adolescent decides to “be cool” and get a mouth piercing, you need to get a strong message across – oral piercings are dangerous. What the ADA Has to Say The American Dental Association, or ADA, takes a dim view of oral piercings and the wearing of the related...
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Items that Could Lead to Enamel Damage in Your Child's Mouth

Posted on 11/16/2020 by Lindsey Holt

Children, as well as adults, chew on pencils or pens, chomp on ice, or recklessly crunch are hard candy. However, any of these items or foods can lead to damage of the tooth enamel. Therefore, it is wise to veer your child away from items that they put in their mouth to minimize damage to the...
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