What Coronavirus Means for Pregnancy | Pediatric and Laser Dentistry

“Over the next three months, nearly a million women in the United States will give birth to nearly a million babies — a huge influx of mostly healthy, highly vulnerable patients into a hospital system that’s about to come under unprecedented strain. Pregnant women, not surprisingly, are anxious. Those in their third trimester, looking to deliver during an epidemic, are […]

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Executive Power in the Nursery: How a Baby’s Cry Rattles Our Executive Functions | Pediatric and Laser Dentistry

A baby’s cry not only commands our attention, it also rattles our executive functions—the very neural and cognitive processes we use for making everyday decisions, according to a new University of Toronto study. Read the complete article on NueroSciencesNews.com here: http://neurosciencenews.com/cognitive-conflict-baby-crying-4267/

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Prenatal Exposure to Folic Acid | Pediatric and Laser Dentistry

New research provides evidence that prenatal exposure to folic acid fortification is associated with a reduced risk for symptoms of psychosis. The study, published in JAMA Psychiatry, found that increased in utero folic acid exposure was associated with changes in later brain development. Read the entire article: https://www.psypost.org/2018/07/prenatal-exposure-folic-acid-linked-altered-cerebral-cortex-development-protects-psychosis-51679

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10 best ways to grow your newborn baby’s brain | Pediatric and Laser Dentistry

“The human brain has 100 billion nerve cells, all of which are present at birth but have few links between them. Babies’ brains develop by creating an intricate network between these cells. Research shows that there are certain types of experiences you can give your baby to build those lasting connections. And the good news is, they’re all easy to […]

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Quick Tips For Parents | Pediatric and Laser Dentistry

Whitening Toothpastes Whitening toothpastes have polishing agents in addition to the mild abrasives that help remove surface stains from teeth. Teeth that have surface stains are cleaned and whitened by whitening toothpastes; however, deeper stains won’t be touched. If your teeth have deeper, darker stains due to injury or certain medications, a more thorough brightening treatment, such as bleaching or […]

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