{"id":164,"date":"2016-12-09T04:57:44","date_gmt":"2016-12-09T12:57:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lambtonfamilydental.com\/?page_id=164"},"modified":"2021-10-04T06:36:19","modified_gmt":"2021-10-04T13:36:19","slug":"blog","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/lambtonfamilydental.com\/blog\/","title":{"rendered":"Blog"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"pt-cv-wrapper\"><div class=\"pt-cv-view pt-cv-grid pt-cv-colsys\" id=\"pt-cv-view-1d1e8791ar\"><div data-id=\"pt-cv-page-1\" class=\"pt-cv-page\" data-cvc=\"1\"><div class=\"col-md-12 col-sm-6 col-xs-12 pt-cv-content-item pt-cv-2-col\" ><div class='pt-cv-ifield'><a href=\"https:\/\/lambtonfamilydental.com\/blog\/what-should-you-ask-before-committing-to-invisalign\/\" class=\"_blank pt-cv-href-thumbnail pt-cv-thumb-left\" target=\"_blank\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/lambtonfamilydental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/What-Should-You-Ask-Before-Committing-to-Invisalign-300x225.jpg\" class=\"pt-cv-thumbnail pull-left\" alt=\"What-Should-You-Ask-Before-Committing-to-Invisalign\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lambtonfamilydental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/What-Should-You-Ask-Before-Committing-to-Invisalign-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lambtonfamilydental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/What-Should-You-Ask-Before-Committing-to-Invisalign-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/lambtonfamilydental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/What-Should-You-Ask-Before-Committing-to-Invisalign-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lambtonfamilydental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/What-Should-You-Ask-Before-Committing-to-Invisalign.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>\n<div class=\"pt-cv-colwrap\"><h4 class=\"pt-cv-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lambtonfamilydental.com\/blog\/what-should-you-ask-before-committing-to-invisalign\/\" class=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" >What Should You Ask Before Committing to Invisalign?<\/a><\/h4><div class=\"pt-cv-content\">Key Takeaways Choosing a local provider for clear aligner therapy ensures consistent in-person monitoring and immediate support for lost or damaged trays. Comprehensive 3D digital imaging allows clinicians to accurately forecast tooth movement and establish ...<br \/><div class=\"pt-cv-rmwrap\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lambtonfamilydental.com\/blog\/what-should-you-ask-before-committing-to-invisalign\/\" class=\"_blank pt-cv-readmore btn btn-success\" target=\"_blank\">Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"pt-cv-meta-fields\"><span class=\"entry-date\"> <time datetime=\"2026-10-12T11:32:59-07:00\">October 12, 2026<\/time><\/span><span> \/ <\/span><span class=\"terms\"> <a href='https:\/\/lambtonfamilydental.com\/blog\/category\/tips\/' title='Tips' class='pt-cv-tax-tips'>Tips<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-12 col-sm-6 col-xs-12 pt-cv-content-item pt-cv-2-col\" ><div class='pt-cv-ifield'><a href=\"https:\/\/lambtonfamilydental.com\/blog\/what-symptoms-mean-your-wisdom-teeth-are-already-causing-damage\/\" class=\"_blank pt-cv-href-thumbnail pt-cv-thumb-left\" target=\"_blank\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/lambtonfamilydental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/What-Symptoms-Mean-Your-Wisdom-Teeth-Are-Already-Causing-Damage-300x225.jpg\" class=\"pt-cv-thumbnail pull-left\" alt=\"What-Symptoms-Mean-Your-Wisdom-Teeth-Are-Already-Causing-Damage\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lambtonfamilydental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/What-Symptoms-Mean-Your-Wisdom-Teeth-Are-Already-Causing-Damage-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lambtonfamilydental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/What-Symptoms-Mean-Your-Wisdom-Teeth-Are-Already-Causing-Damage-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/lambtonfamilydental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/What-Symptoms-Mean-Your-Wisdom-Teeth-Are-Already-Causing-Damage-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lambtonfamilydental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/What-Symptoms-Mean-Your-Wisdom-Teeth-Are-Already-Causing-Damage.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>\n<div class=\"pt-cv-colwrap\"><h4 class=\"pt-cv-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lambtonfamilydental.com\/blog\/what-symptoms-mean-your-wisdom-teeth-are-already-causing-damage\/\" class=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" >What Symptoms Mean Your Wisdom Teeth Are Already Causing Damage?<\/a><\/h4><div class=\"pt-cv-content\">Key Takeaways Silent Structural Harm: Impacted third molars exert continuous horizontal force against adjacent second molars, causing root resorption, severe decay traps, and localized jawbone deterioration before high-intensity pain occurs. Soft Tissue Risks: Partially erupted ...<br \/><div class=\"pt-cv-rmwrap\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lambtonfamilydental.com\/blog\/what-symptoms-mean-your-wisdom-teeth-are-already-causing-damage\/\" class=\"_blank pt-cv-readmore btn btn-success\" target=\"_blank\">Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"pt-cv-meta-fields\"><span class=\"entry-date\"> <time datetime=\"2026-10-05T11:37:43-07:00\">October 5, 2026<\/time><\/span><span> \/ <\/span><span class=\"terms\"> <a href='https:\/\/lambtonfamilydental.com\/blog\/category\/tips\/' title='Tips' class='pt-cv-tax-tips'>Tips<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-12 col-sm-6 col-xs-12 pt-cv-content-item pt-cv-2-col\" ><div class='pt-cv-ifield'><a href=\"https:\/\/lambtonfamilydental.com\/blog\/do-teens-and-adults-get-the-same-invisalign-experience\/\" class=\"_blank pt-cv-href-thumbnail pt-cv-thumb-left\" target=\"_blank\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/lambtonfamilydental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Do-Teens-and-Adults-Get-the-Same-Invisalign-Experience-300x225.jpg\" class=\"pt-cv-thumbnail pull-left\" alt=\"Do-Teens-and-Adults-Get-the-Same-Invisalign-Experience\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lambtonfamilydental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Do-Teens-and-Adults-Get-the-Same-Invisalign-Experience-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lambtonfamilydental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Do-Teens-and-Adults-Get-the-Same-Invisalign-Experience-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/lambtonfamilydental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Do-Teens-and-Adults-Get-the-Same-Invisalign-Experience-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lambtonfamilydental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Do-Teens-and-Adults-Get-the-Same-Invisalign-Experience.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>\n<div class=\"pt-cv-colwrap\"><h4 class=\"pt-cv-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lambtonfamilydental.com\/blog\/do-teens-and-adults-get-the-same-invisalign-experience\/\" class=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" >Do Teens and Adults Get the Same Invisalign Experience?<\/a><\/h4><div class=\"pt-cv-content\">Key Takeaways: Teen aligner plans adjust for active jaw growth while adult plans work with fully developed bone structures. Built-in compliance indicators and eruption tabs help teenagers stay on track throughout treatment. Daily aligner routines ...<br \/><div class=\"pt-cv-rmwrap\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lambtonfamilydental.com\/blog\/do-teens-and-adults-get-the-same-invisalign-experience\/\" class=\"_blank pt-cv-readmore btn btn-success\" target=\"_blank\">Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"pt-cv-meta-fields\"><span class=\"entry-date\"> <time datetime=\"2026-08-10T10:12:29-07:00\">August 10, 2026<\/time><\/span><span> \/ <\/span><span class=\"terms\"> <a href='https:\/\/lambtonfamilydental.com\/blog\/category\/tips\/' title='Tips' class='pt-cv-tax-tips'>Tips<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-12 col-sm-6 col-xs-12 pt-cv-content-item pt-cv-2-col\" ><div class='pt-cv-ifield'><a href=\"https:\/\/lambtonfamilydental.com\/blog\/are-yellow-teeth-always-unhealthy-what-your-tooth-shade-means\/\" class=\"_blank pt-cv-href-thumbnail pt-cv-thumb-left\" target=\"_blank\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/lambtonfamilydental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Are-Yellow-Teeth-Always-Unhealthy-What-Your-Tooth-Shade-Means-300x225.jpg\" class=\"pt-cv-thumbnail pull-left\" alt=\"Are-Yellow-Teeth-Always-Unhealthy-What-Your-Tooth-Shade-Means\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lambtonfamilydental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Are-Yellow-Teeth-Always-Unhealthy-What-Your-Tooth-Shade-Means-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lambtonfamilydental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Are-Yellow-Teeth-Always-Unhealthy-What-Your-Tooth-Shade-Means-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/lambtonfamilydental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Are-Yellow-Teeth-Always-Unhealthy-What-Your-Tooth-Shade-Means-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lambtonfamilydental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Are-Yellow-Teeth-Always-Unhealthy-What-Your-Tooth-Shade-Means.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>\n<div class=\"pt-cv-colwrap\"><h4 class=\"pt-cv-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lambtonfamilydental.com\/blog\/are-yellow-teeth-always-unhealthy-what-your-tooth-shade-means\/\" class=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" >Are Yellow Teeth Always Unhealthy? What Your Tooth Shade Means<\/a><\/h4><div class=\"pt-cv-content\">Overview Natural variation in tooth colour is common and often unrelated to oral hygiene standards. The underlying dentin naturally displays a yellowish tint beneath translucent enamel. Enamel thinning occurs as a normal part of aging, ...<br \/><div class=\"pt-cv-rmwrap\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lambtonfamilydental.com\/blog\/are-yellow-teeth-always-unhealthy-what-your-tooth-shade-means\/\" class=\"_blank pt-cv-readmore btn btn-success\" target=\"_blank\">Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"pt-cv-meta-fields\"><span class=\"entry-date\"> <time datetime=\"2026-08-03T10:19:50-07:00\">August 3, 2026<\/time><\/span><span> \/ <\/span><span class=\"terms\"> <a href='https:\/\/lambtonfamilydental.com\/blog\/category\/tips\/' title='Tips' class='pt-cv-tax-tips'>Tips<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-12 col-sm-6 col-xs-12 pt-cv-content-item pt-cv-2-col\" ><div class='pt-cv-ifield'><a href=\"https:\/\/lambtonfamilydental.com\/blog\/how-do-you-hit-invisaligns-20-22-hour-wear-target-in-a-normal-workday\/\" class=\"_blank pt-cv-href-thumbnail pt-cv-thumb-left\" target=\"_blank\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/lambtonfamilydental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/How-Do-You-Hit-Invisaligns-20\u201322-Hour-Wear-Target-in-a-Normal-Workday-300x225.jpg\" class=\"pt-cv-thumbnail pull-left\" alt=\"How-Do-You-Hit-Invisalign&#039;s-20\u201322-Hour-Wear-Target-in-a-Normal-Workday\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lambtonfamilydental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/How-Do-You-Hit-Invisaligns-20\u201322-Hour-Wear-Target-in-a-Normal-Workday-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lambtonfamilydental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/How-Do-You-Hit-Invisaligns-20\u201322-Hour-Wear-Target-in-a-Normal-Workday-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/lambtonfamilydental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/How-Do-You-Hit-Invisaligns-20\u201322-Hour-Wear-Target-in-a-Normal-Workday-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lambtonfamilydental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/How-Do-You-Hit-Invisaligns-20\u201322-Hour-Wear-Target-in-a-Normal-Workday.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>\n<div class=\"pt-cv-colwrap\"><h4 class=\"pt-cv-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lambtonfamilydental.com\/blog\/how-do-you-hit-invisaligns-20-22-hour-wear-target-in-a-normal-workday\/\" class=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" >How Do You Hit Invisalign&#8217;s 20\u201322 Hour Wear Target in a Normal Workday?<\/a><\/h4><div class=\"pt-cv-content\">Key Takeaways: Hitting the daily 20 to 22-hour wear target requires limiting out-of-mouth time for meals to 2 to 4 hours per day. Sipping coffee or tea throughout the workday delays progress and can damage ...<br \/><div class=\"pt-cv-rmwrap\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lambtonfamilydental.com\/blog\/how-do-you-hit-invisaligns-20-22-hour-wear-target-in-a-normal-workday\/\" class=\"_blank pt-cv-readmore btn btn-success\" target=\"_blank\">Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"pt-cv-meta-fields\"><span class=\"entry-date\"> <time datetime=\"2026-07-13T10:36:58-07:00\">July 13, 2026<\/time><\/span><span> \/ <\/span><span class=\"terms\"> <a href='https:\/\/lambtonfamilydental.com\/blog\/category\/tips\/' title='Tips' class='pt-cv-tax-tips'>Tips<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-12 col-sm-6 col-xs-12 pt-cv-content-item pt-cv-2-col\" ><div class='pt-cv-ifield'><a href=\"https:\/\/lambtonfamilydental.com\/blog\/which-habits-raise-your-risk-of-dry-socket-after-a-wisdom-tooth-extraction\/\" class=\"_blank pt-cv-href-thumbnail pt-cv-thumb-left\" target=\"_blank\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/lambtonfamilydental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Which-Habits-Raise-Your-Risk-of-Dry-Socket-After-a-Wisdom-Tooth-Extraction-300x225.jpg\" class=\"pt-cv-thumbnail pull-left\" alt=\"Which-Habits-Raise-Your-Risk-of-Dry-Socket-After-a-Wisdom-Tooth-Extraction\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lambtonfamilydental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Which-Habits-Raise-Your-Risk-of-Dry-Socket-After-a-Wisdom-Tooth-Extraction-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lambtonfamilydental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Which-Habits-Raise-Your-Risk-of-Dry-Socket-After-a-Wisdom-Tooth-Extraction-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/lambtonfamilydental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Which-Habits-Raise-Your-Risk-of-Dry-Socket-After-a-Wisdom-Tooth-Extraction-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lambtonfamilydental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Which-Habits-Raise-Your-Risk-of-Dry-Socket-After-a-Wisdom-Tooth-Extraction.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>\n<div class=\"pt-cv-colwrap\"><h4 class=\"pt-cv-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lambtonfamilydental.com\/blog\/which-habits-raise-your-risk-of-dry-socket-after-a-wisdom-tooth-extraction\/\" class=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" >Which Habits Raise Your Risk of Dry Socket After a Wisdom Tooth Extraction?<\/a><\/h4><div class=\"pt-cv-content\">Key Takeaways: Smoking is the habit with the strongest evidence behind it, roughly tripling your odds of dry socket after an extraction. The straw rule is weaker than most people think, and one accidental sip ...<br \/><div class=\"pt-cv-rmwrap\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lambtonfamilydental.com\/blog\/which-habits-raise-your-risk-of-dry-socket-after-a-wisdom-tooth-extraction\/\" class=\"_blank pt-cv-readmore btn btn-success\" target=\"_blank\">Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"pt-cv-meta-fields\"><span class=\"entry-date\"> <time datetime=\"2026-07-06T10:41:14-07:00\">July 6, 2026<\/time><\/span><span> \/ <\/span><span class=\"terms\"> <a href='https:\/\/lambtonfamilydental.com\/blog\/category\/tips\/' title='Tips' class='pt-cv-tax-tips'>Tips<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-12 col-sm-6 col-xs-12 pt-cv-content-item pt-cv-2-col\" ><div class='pt-cv-ifield'><a href=\"https:\/\/lambtonfamilydental.com\/blog\/how-to-prepare-your-body-for-successful-dental-implants\/\" class=\"_blank pt-cv-href-thumbnail pt-cv-thumb-left\" target=\"_blank\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/lambtonfamilydental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/How-to-Prepare-Your-Body-for-Successful-Dental-Implants-300x225.jpg\" class=\"pt-cv-thumbnail pull-left\" alt=\"How-to-Prepare-Your-Body-for-Successful-Dental-Implants\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lambtonfamilydental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/How-to-Prepare-Your-Body-for-Successful-Dental-Implants-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lambtonfamilydental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/How-to-Prepare-Your-Body-for-Successful-Dental-Implants-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/lambtonfamilydental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/How-to-Prepare-Your-Body-for-Successful-Dental-Implants-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lambtonfamilydental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/How-to-Prepare-Your-Body-for-Successful-Dental-Implants.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>\n<div class=\"pt-cv-colwrap\"><h4 class=\"pt-cv-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lambtonfamilydental.com\/blog\/how-to-prepare-your-body-for-successful-dental-implants\/\" class=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" >How to Prepare Your Body for Successful Dental Implants<\/a><\/h4><div class=\"pt-cv-content\">Getting dental implants in Sarnia is a major step toward a healthier, more beautiful smile that can truly transform your life. A dental implant is more than just a quick cosmetic fix; it is a ...<br \/><div class=\"pt-cv-rmwrap\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lambtonfamilydental.com\/blog\/how-to-prepare-your-body-for-successful-dental-implants\/\" class=\"_blank pt-cv-readmore btn btn-success\" target=\"_blank\">Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"pt-cv-meta-fields\"><span class=\"entry-date\"> <time datetime=\"2026-06-08T05:57:59-07:00\">June 8, 2026<\/time><\/span><span> \/ <\/span><span class=\"terms\"> <a href='https:\/\/lambtonfamilydental.com\/blog\/category\/tips\/' title='Tips' class='pt-cv-tax-tips'>Tips<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-12 col-sm-6 col-xs-12 pt-cv-content-item pt-cv-2-col\" ><div class='pt-cv-ifield'><a href=\"https:\/\/lambtonfamilydental.com\/blog\/the-parents-guide-to-thumbsucking-when-should-you-be-concerned\/\" class=\"_blank pt-cv-href-thumbnail pt-cv-thumb-left\" target=\"_blank\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/lambtonfamilydental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/The-Parents-Guide-to-Thumbsucking-When-Should-You-Be-Concerned-300x225.jpg\" class=\"pt-cv-thumbnail pull-left\" alt=\"The-Parent\u2019s-Guide-to-Thumbsucking-When-Should-You-Be-Concerned\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lambtonfamilydental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/The-Parents-Guide-to-Thumbsucking-When-Should-You-Be-Concerned-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lambtonfamilydental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/The-Parents-Guide-to-Thumbsucking-When-Should-You-Be-Concerned-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/lambtonfamilydental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/The-Parents-Guide-to-Thumbsucking-When-Should-You-Be-Concerned-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lambtonfamilydental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/The-Parents-Guide-to-Thumbsucking-When-Should-You-Be-Concerned.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>\n<div class=\"pt-cv-colwrap\"><h4 class=\"pt-cv-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lambtonfamilydental.com\/blog\/the-parents-guide-to-thumbsucking-when-should-you-be-concerned\/\" class=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" >The Parent\u2019s Guide to Thumbsucking: When Should You Be Concerned?<\/a><\/h4><div class=\"pt-cv-content\">Infants often suck their thumbs or fingers because they are born with a strong natural rooting reflex. This behaviour is frequently observed during prenatal ultrasounds, proving that the urge exists long before birth. For a ...<br \/><div class=\"pt-cv-rmwrap\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lambtonfamilydental.com\/blog\/the-parents-guide-to-thumbsucking-when-should-you-be-concerned\/\" class=\"_blank pt-cv-readmore btn btn-success\" target=\"_blank\">Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"pt-cv-meta-fields\"><span class=\"entry-date\"> <time datetime=\"2026-06-01T06:01:25-07:00\">June 1, 2026<\/time><\/span><span> \/ <\/span><span class=\"terms\"> <a href='https:\/\/lambtonfamilydental.com\/blog\/category\/tips\/' title='Tips' class='pt-cv-tax-tips'>Tips<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-12 col-sm-6 col-xs-12 pt-cv-content-item pt-cv-2-col\" ><div class='pt-cv-ifield'><a href=\"https:\/\/lambtonfamilydental.com\/blog\/9-signs-its-finally-time-for-wisdom-tooth-extraction\/\" class=\"_blank pt-cv-href-thumbnail pt-cv-thumb-left\" target=\"_blank\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/lambtonfamilydental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/9-Signs-Its-Finally-Time-for-Wisdom-Tooth-Extraction-300x225.jpg\" class=\"pt-cv-thumbnail pull-left\" alt=\"9-Signs-It\u2019s-Finally-Time-for-Wisdom-Tooth-Extraction\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lambtonfamilydental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/9-Signs-Its-Finally-Time-for-Wisdom-Tooth-Extraction-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lambtonfamilydental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/9-Signs-Its-Finally-Time-for-Wisdom-Tooth-Extraction-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/lambtonfamilydental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/9-Signs-Its-Finally-Time-for-Wisdom-Tooth-Extraction-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lambtonfamilydental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/9-Signs-Its-Finally-Time-for-Wisdom-Tooth-Extraction.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>\n<div class=\"pt-cv-colwrap\"><h4 class=\"pt-cv-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lambtonfamilydental.com\/blog\/9-signs-its-finally-time-for-wisdom-tooth-extraction\/\" class=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" >9 Signs It\u2019s Finally Time for Wisdom Tooth Extraction<\/a><\/h4><div class=\"pt-cv-content\">For many Ontario residents, the arrival of third molars marks a significant shift in dental health that requires professional attention. 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