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-A sports accident can go quickly beyond bruises and scratches, causing broken bones, head trauma, and broken teeth. “Everyone wants a great smile,” says Dr. Douglas Ng from SLO Family Dentistry. “Athletes of any age have several options for repairing or replacing broken teeth.” Ng recently released

-Fear and anxiety about visiting the dentist are common issues among children and it can be difficult for parents to know how to help. Dr. Douglas Ng of San Luis Obispo Family Dentistry recently released some tips for parents to help their children overcome dental anxiety. One

-“Thumb sucking is normally nothing for parents to worry about for kids under 4 years old,” says Douglas Ng, DDS, of San Luis Obispo Family Dentistry. It’s a natural reflex to nursing, rarely causes problems and most kids give it up on their own by the age

-Bad breath is not just a social problem; it is a health issue and the first thing to do to eliminate bad breath, recommends Dr. Douglas Ng, DDS of San Luis Obispo Family Dentistry, is to get a thorough dental check up. The Mayo Clinic reports that

Daily brushing and flossing and limiting sugary food and beverages are always at the top of good dental practices regardless of age. The tween and teen years do highlight some special concerns and Dr. Douglas Ng, a dentist in San Luis Obispo, CA is pleased to bring

–Summer is a time for barbecues, parties and picnics and lots of delicious food and drink, but not all of it is good for our teeth and gums. Dr. Douglas Ng, family dentist in San Luis Obispo has some tips for healthy alternatives to sugary summer treats.