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Dangers of Thumb Sucking

September 30th, 2026

It’s common for children to suck their thumb at a young age. Dr. Pete Jimenez, Dr. Norman Carter, and Dr. Trevor Holloway and our team want you to understand the potential issues that can surface down the road if the habit isn’t broken early on. It’s normal for infants to explore the function of their…
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The Link Between Dental Hygiene and Your Overall Health

September 23rd, 2026

When patients of Little Smiles hear any mention of oral or dental hygiene, they probably think of brushing and flossing their teeth. Although these are extremely important, the term dental hygiene encompasses much more than that. Your mouth’s health, including your teeth, has an important impact on your overall physical health. The National Institute of…
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Teens and Gum Disease

September 16th, 2026

You have a lot going on. School. Sports. Activities. Family. Friends. Teens lead busy lives and have busy schedules, so you need to budget your time and energy. One thing you don’t want to spend any of your time and energy on? Dealing with gum disease. Gum disease most often begins as a reaction to…
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What is hand-foot-and-mouth disease?

September 9th, 2026

Hand-foot-and-mouth disease, or HFMD, is a type of contagious viral illness that causes a rash in the mouth and on the hands and feet of infants and young children, and, while rare, adults. Characterized by sores in the mouth and a rash on the hands and feet, hand-foot-and-mouth disease is most commonly caused by a…
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