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The Best Way to Look after Children’s Teeth

Posted on January 29, 2016 by Robin Mak

Does my child need to visit the dentist every six months? Interestingly, children’s teeth tend to decay at a faster rate than adult teeth. So it is important for children to visit the dentist regularly to keep an eye on … Continue reading →

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How to Floss Kids Teeth – Video by Our Very Own Dentist Dr. Robin Mak!

Posted on December 11, 2015 by Robin Mak

Did you know that Kits Family Dental has a youtube channel? Well we do, and in our videos you will recognize many of our staff members, Dr. Mak and Dr. Iwagami feature prominently. Video – How to Floss Kids Teeth … Continue reading →

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What Does Drinking Coke Do to Your Teeth? – Kids Experiment Showing Effects of Tea, Vinegar, Cola

Posted on September 21, 2015 by Robin Mak

Ok, the irony isn’t lost on us to be reposting an article on teeth science from a blog named Bonbon Break.  It works though, this blog is chock full of interesting and engaging posts on many aspects of parenting. What … Continue reading →

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Where to Buy Kids Mouthguards in Vancouver?

Posted on June 29, 2015 by Robin Mak

Everything you wanted to know about Children’s Mouthguards for Sports! Including where to buy kids mouthguards in Vancouver BC, info on custom mouthguards and which sports mouth guards should be used for. When kids are involved in sports activities, parents … Continue reading →

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How to Prevent Cavities in Baby Teeth

Posted on May 29, 2015 by Robin Mak

Preventing cavities in baby teeth: this is a question we get asked a LOT here at Kits Family Dental. The days of drinking Tang Orange Drink and eating endless nickel candy from the corner store are ones that most parents want … Continue reading →

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Best Dentists in Vancouver for Pulling Baby Teeth

Posted on February 27, 2015 by Robin Mak

Occasionally young children can be stubborn – and so can their baby teeth! If you have a child who has some baby teeth that are long overdue to fall out, they may need to be pulled. Even though most kids … Continue reading →

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How to Floss Properly

Posted on February 25, 2015 by Robin Mak

Ever wondered how to floss properly? Things like how much floss to use, what type of floss is best, how often to floss, and any tips that will make flossing more effective? How To Floss Teeth Let’s start with length … Continue reading →

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Child’s Gum Swollen – Some General Guidelines

Posted on January 13, 2015 by Robin Mak

A child’s swollen gum may be a minor passing discomfort or could also be something more serious. Here are some guidelines to help you understand if it is something that may heal itself or if an appointment with a professional … Continue reading →

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Using a Pacifier Harms Teeth – True or False?

Posted on January 13, 2015 by Robin Mak

There has long been debate, often quite intense, on whether using a pacifier harms teeth or not. Keep in mind that there are definite pros to using a pacifier. Some babies and toddlers love to use them, as pacifiers can … Continue reading →

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Preschool and Kindergarten Tours of Dental Offices

Posted on December 5, 2014 by Robin Mak

At Kits Family Dental, we believe in prevention, and we believe that reaching out to kids is one of the best ways to get kids excited about oral care. Dr. Mak, Dr. Iwagami and Dr. Sam love to teach toddlers … Continue reading →

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