Thanksgiving

November 25th, 2020

At Tooth in Boots, we love to celebrate the holidays with vigor! Dr. Rugama would love to share some unique ways of celebrating Thanksgiving from beyond the Richmond area to the national level! When Americans sit down to dinner on the last Thursday of November, the day that Abraham Lincoln designated as the day on…
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My son is turning one. When should I bring him in for a visit?

November 18th, 2020

Dr. Rugama and our team know that cavities know no age boundaries, and that is why we recommend a visit to our Richmond office by a child’s first birthday. That also happens to be the opinion of our friends at the American Academy of Pediatrics, as well as the American Dental Association. Research has shown…
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Let’s Talk About Fluoride

November 11th, 2020

So much of parenting is a balancing act. Making sure your child has enough play time and enough nap time. Crafting meals that are both healthy and appealing. Making sure every dental product you use is both effective and safe. While Dr. Rugama and our team can’t recommend the perfect bedtime story, or tell you…
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They're just baby teeth, right?

November 4th, 2020

“But they are only baby teeth; won’t they just fall out?” Our team at Tooth in Boots has had these questions asked many times from parents over the years. Primary teeth, or “baby teeth,” will indeed come out eventually, to be replaced by permanent teeth as the child grows and develops. These teeth serve a…
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