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Rosarito Beach Fun & Sun Tour

When: January 15-31, 2012; Every Monday-Wednesday-Friday-Saturday Departure Time: 11:00 am Return Time: 5:00 pm Where: Rosarito, MX c/o Five Star Tours, Downtown, San Diego California Price: Adult – $49; Child – $29 Get into the beach vibe with Five Star Tours’ latest offering—the Rosarito Beach Fiun & Sun Tour. Sink your teeth into a 20-mile stretch of sun, sand and waves on the coast of Rosarito overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Go motorcycling, parasailing on clear waters...

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Care of Your Child’s Teeth

Begin daily brushing as soon as the child’s first tooth erupts. A pea size amount of fluoride toothpaste can be used after the child is old enough not to swallow it. By age 4 or 5, children should be able to brush their own teeth twice a day with supervision until about age seven to make sure they are doing a thorough job. However, each child is different. Your dentist can help you determine whether the child has the skill level to brush properly. Proper brushing...

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Dental Radiographs (X-rays)

Radiographs (X-rays) are a vital and necessary part of your child’s dental diagnostic process. Without them, certain dental conditions can and will be missed. Radiographs detect much more than cavities. For example, radiographs may be needed to survey erupting teeth, diagnose bone diseases, evaluate the results of an injury, or plan orthodontic treatment. Radiographs allow dentists to diagnose and treat health conditions that cannot be detected during a clinical...

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Your Child’s First Dental Visit

According to the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD), your child should visit the dentist by his/her 1st birthday. You can make the first visit to the dentist enjoyable and positive. Your child should be informed of the visit and told that the dentist and their staff will explain all procedures and answer any questions. The less to-do concerning the visit, the better. It is best if you refrain from using words around your child that might cause unnecessary fear, such as needle, pull,...

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