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7 minutes ago
6 min

Fun Activities and Crafts All About the Mouth

The past few months have required all of us to get more creative with activities, especially those of us with children in the home. As we...

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7 days ago
6 min

How We Treat Missing Teeth

What happens when your child is missing a tooth? Sometimes you know when a child has lost a tooth because it got knocked out or had to be...

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Jul 21
6 min

Top Ways Teens Can Keep Their Teeth Attractive, Safe, and Healthy

The teen years can be a wonderful time but even the happiest teenager can be filled with anxiety and fears. For many, their teeth can bec...

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Jul 14
5 min

Time For Some Fun In The Sun - With Cool Summer Crafts!

It’s finally summer, every kid’s favorite season! Sleeping in, playing at the park, grilling out and having picnics, running through the ...

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Jul 7
4 min

Incredible Ways That Ancient People Treated Cavities

Did you know that people have been drilling decayed teeth for thousands of years? Archeologists have found proof that people were treatin...

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Jun 23
5 min

How We Treat Impacted Teeth

You may have heard of impacted wisdom teeth since they are fairly common. Did you know that other teeth can become impacted? Usually, you...

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Jun 16
5 min

Bleeding Gums in Children: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatments

A range of issues can cause occasional bleeding gums in children. These include brushing or flossing the teeth too hard, poorly fitted de...

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Jun 9
4 min

12 Fun, Delicious, Tooth-Friendly Snacks To Make With Your Kids!

Most parents try to serve primarily healthy foods to their children every day. However, some of the foods widely considered ‘healthy’ may...

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Jun 2
4 min

12 Strange, Fun Facts About Kids’ Teeth

It may seem like the most interesting thing about teeth is waiting for the tooth fairy to arrive, but there are actually quite a few curi...

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May 26
11 min

Jungle Roots Annual Guide to Summer Activities

Are you ready for some summer fun? We know it’s been a long year, and we want to make sure our patients and their families enjoy the best...

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May 19
5 min

Symptoms, Causes, and Treatments for an Abscessed Tooth

Some kids may complain of a toothache, others a bad taste in their mouth, or a bump on their gums. Any of these symptoms could indicate t...

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May 12
6 min

Interesting Mind-Twisting Orthodontic Myths

Orthodontic treatments improve the teeth of 4 million people a year. Chances are that you may be trying to decide if braces are right for...

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May 5
5 min

7 Super Cool Desert Animals: How they Eat and Other Adaptions that Help Them Thrive

Have you ever taken a good look at a desert animal? If so, you may have noticed that some of the Earth’s desert animals have special adap...

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Apr 28
3 min

We're Re-Opening Monday, May 4th!!!

As we move through this unprecedented time, we want you to know that we are moving through this together. It is true that this situation ...

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Apr 28
8 min

Fun Recipes to Learn Math and Science!

Cooking Ratios Have you ever tried cooking from scratch? It can be quite intimidating - until you learn a few of the basic tricks! For ex...

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Apr 21
5 min

Floss, Floss Picks, or Water Flossers: Which Should You Choose?

It is common knowledge that flossing is just as important as brushing your teeth, but there are so many options on the market, how can yo...

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Apr 14
5 min

Some Things Never Change in Orthodontics… Unless It’s for the Better

If you can remember braces in the 1980s, you might recall visions of large, bulky, metal braces. For those of us lucky enough to wear bra...

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Apr 7
4 min

16 Free Animal & Nature Themed Craft Ideas for Kids

There are thousands of wonderful crafts available online. With a bit of searching, you can find activities to interest any child. However...

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Apr 1
3 min

Jungle Roots - Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update

4-1-2020 During these uncertain times, we want you to know that Jungle Roots Children's Dentistry and Orthodontics is doing everything we...

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Mar 19
7 min

Fun Activities and Resources for Kids at Home

The fact that schools are closed brings a wonderful opportunity to enjoy more time with your children. However, if boredom or lack of rou...

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