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Many younger children suck their thumbs at some point in their childhood. Thumb-sucking can be considered a coping mechanism for some children, but new parents may be wondering if thumb-sucking is a habit they should have their children avoid. Why Children Suck Their Thumbs Most children will, at some point, suck their thumb. Many children…

Stay on track in the morning with a good night’s rest. A good night’s sleep is very important for everyone, as it helps you feel refreshed, strengthens your immune system, and lowers your risk of heart disease. A good night’s sleep can also keep you alert and on track and focused during the day. But…

Start the new year off right by creating a morning routine for your family. Mornings can be hard on parents and kids. No one wants to wake up on time. Everyone is rushing around to get out the door. But what if you had a morning routine for your family? Think of all of the…

How To Get Your Kids Excited About the Children’s Dentist Just like regular pediatric checkups are important to their overall health, twice-yearly dental checkups are important to the health of your child’s teeth. But if your child is nervous about visiting the children’s dentist in Boise, Idaho, how can you get them excited about the…

How much does a tooth implant cost? According to the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, American adults between the ages of 20 and 64 have only an average of 25.5 teeth remaining. This is a staggering statistic when you think about it, considering adults should have 32 teeth. And this simply highlights the…

How important is flossing? Most adults are good at finding time to brush their teeth each day. After all, brushing your teeth not only helps to prevent halitosis (bad breath) but also helps prevent tooth decay (cavities). But various studies have shown that nearly 30% of adults lie to their dentist about how often they…

Missing one or several teeth can severely affect your quality of life. Studies show up to 69 percent of adults aged 35 to 44 have lost at least one permanent tooth. Thankfully, dental technology has advanced, and when it comes to the best tooth replacement option you’ll find that they’re so good that you might…

So you’re getting dental implants. Whether you have one missing tooth or several, you and your dentist have decided you’re a good candidate for dental implants. The titanium implant will replace your natural tooth root, stimulating your jawbone and providing your new artificial tooth with the strong foundation it needs. You’re a good candidate for…

We spend a lot of time caring for our teeth and gums, and rightfully so. With an average lifespan of 79 years and brushing teeth twice a day for two minutes at a time, we’ll easily brush our teeth about 1440 minutes per year. That’s a total of 79 full days throughout our lifetime! But…

Have you been avoiding a trip to the dentist? If so, you’re not alone. At Staley Dental, we’ve heard all the reasons why patients skip out on or reschedule their visits to the dentist. In most cases, patients tell us they are too busy. With hectic schedules at work to a demanding social life, it’s…