Depending on how long the thumb sucking or constant pacifier use continues, and how aggressively the child sucks a thumb or the pacifier, it can indeed be an oral health issue. Generally speaking, most children outgrow these behaviors or are able to be weaned off them successfully sometime between ages two and four. When children…
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Emergency care dentists are equipped to handle any tooth emergency. Seeing us first takes less time than having to sit in a hospital emergency room, only to be told to see a dentist. When dental emergencies occur, seek emergency care with Erskine Family Dentistry as soon as possible. We are prepared and equipped for any…
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While Drs. Bonni Boone, Susan Cocquyt, and Lori Risser and our team at Erskine Family Dentistry strive to offer a comfortable and unmatched experience for all our patients, we realize that fear or anxiety while visiting the dentist still affects some of our patients. For those of our patients who need extra comfort and relaxation…
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Cavities are the reason why most people fear going to the dentist. But they’re also the reason you should be visiting Drs. Bonni Boone, Susan Cocquyt, and Lori Risser on a regular basis. Specifically, cavities are the breakdown of teeth caused by acid from food, bacteria, and plaque that inhabit the inside of the mouth.…
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