When to Begin Dental Care for Your Baby

August 5th, 2026

Children’s oral health differs from the needs of adults in many ways. It’s vital for you to understand what your child needs to keep his or her teeth healthy. Dr. Rugama and our team are here to answer your questions to set you and your little one up for success. In-home dental care should start…
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Preventing Tooth Decay in Children

July 29th, 2026

Childhood tooth decay is the most common chronic childhood disease, affecting nearly one in three children between the ages of two and five. In fact, the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry reports that tooth decay can appear in children as young as six months old. As a parent, it is possible to spare your child…
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Just What Is a Cavity, Anyway?

July 22nd, 2026

The grownups in your life encourage you to brush and floss, eat healthy foods, and visit us in the dental office for exams and cleanings. Why? Because we all want to help you prevent cavities. So you might be wondering, just what are cavities? How do we get them? What do they do to our…
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What is an Impacted Tooth?

July 15th, 2026

You may have heard this term the first time you or a friend got your wisdom teeth. That makes sense, as wisdom teeth are the teeth most often impacted in teenagers and young adults. But other permanent teeth can be impacted as well. What exactly do we mean by “impacted teeth,” and what can we…
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