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Common Dental Problems in Children: Explained

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Children often experience dental problems like cavities, gum disease, and tooth decay. According to a recent study, nearly 51.3% of children aged 2 to 19 had at least one cavity or filling in their primary teeth. Also, 20.5% of children aged 2 to 11 have untreated cavities in the permanent teeth. Knowing what to look for and how to address these issues can help protect your child’s oral health. In this article, we explain the most common dental problems in children and offer tips on prevention and treatment. We will also discuss why it’s so important for kids to visit the dentist regularly. So whether your child has never visited the dentist, or is due for a check-up, read on to learn more about common children’s dental problems!

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Martin Luther King Jr. teaches his son, Marty, how to hold a baseball bat in the backyard of their Atlanta home

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Baseball Americana is celebrating Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

Atlanta GA, Martin Luther King Jr. teaches his son, Marty, how to hold a baseball bat in the backyard of their Atlanta home (that’s daughter Yolanda on the right), November 1964.

A longtime admirer of Jackie Robinson, Dr. King had many connections to the baseball world. In fact, it was King who helped convince Jackie to ignore detractors and take a more vocal role in the civil rights movement (they often appeared together at public events). King once said of Robinson: “[B]ack in the days when integration wasn’t fashionable, he underwent the trauma and the humiliation and the loneliness which comes with being a pilgrim walking the lonesome byways toward the high road of Freedom. He was a sit-inner before the sit-ins, a freedom rider before the Freedom Rides.” (Jackie disagreed with King on some issues, especially the Vietnam War; however, Robinson—who called King “one of the most magnificent leaders the world has today”—devoted an entire chapter of his 1972 autobiography to MLK’s influence.)

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Two Injured in SUV Dump Truck Crash at the Intersection of East Ridgewood Avenue and Forest Avenue in Paramus

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Paramus NJ, two (2) non life threatening injuries were reported following a early Saturday afternoon, 01/14, collision between a dump truck and an SUV at the intersection of East Ridgewood Avenue and Forest Avenue in Paramus. Following impact, the dump truck careened off the roadway onto the front lawn of a nearby single family home. Separate ambulances transported the victims to a local hospital. Both vehicles were towed from the scene by a pair of flatbed tow trucks. Paramus Police Department, Paramus Fire Department, and Paramus EMS personnel and equipment responded to the incident.

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Tesla reduces prices for its car models sold in the US and Europe

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Paramus NJ, Tesla’s latest slate of price cuts is a sign the company is getting more aggressive as competition heats up in electric vehicles, according to Wedbush analyst Dan Ives. Prices of the Model 3 and Model Y were slashed on Thursday, with discounts ranging from 6% to 20%.

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Police Chief Dean Ackermann Spoke On the Importance of the File of Life document at the Glen Rock Library

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Glen Rock NJ, Glen Rock Police Chief Dean Ackermann attended and spoke at the File of Life event held at the Glen Rock Library. This event was presented by Terry Van Delden and Janet Chen of North Jersey Villages. Diane Herrlett of the Glen Rock Volunteer Ambulance Corps and Councilwoman Teresa Gilbreath were also in attendance.

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Ridgewood Cycle spandex or not you are always made to feel welcome

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Ridgewood NJ, Several months ago this blogger caught some grief after getting my e-bike repaired at Westwood Cycle , instead of Ridgewood Cycle . Some posters took it to mean that this blogger had some bone to pick with Ridgewood Cycle . That is simply not true . I just picked up on a slow leak flat after shopping at Trader Joes in Westwood and walked the bike over to Westwood cycle, no conspiracy.

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All Members of the Ridgewood Village Council Have agreed not use their Phones During Meetings Except In the Case of an “emergency” or if a “calculator is Required.”

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Ridgewood NJ, in April of 2013, the Village Council unanimously adopted Resolution 13-87, “Village Council Meetings and Communications Protocol.”  This document, which was developed by the council with the very best of intentions, is a list of “dos and don’ts” for the five elected council members to follow when discussing, investigating, or preparing for deliberation of municipal business.

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Home Explodes in Pompton Lakes Trapping 6 firefighters Inside

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Pompton Lakes NJ, early in the day Public Service Electric & Gas has confirmed “a possible explosion” at a home on Ramapo Avenue in Pompton Lakes. “PSE&G responded to the scene and turned off the gas at 3 a.m. at the curb,” said PSE&G spokesperson Rebecca Mazzarella.

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Head-on Crash at the Intersection of Fairmount Road and North Monroe Street in Ridgewood

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Ridgewood NJ, a two (2) vehicle Friday night, 01/13, head-on crash at the intersection of Fairmount Road and North Monroe Street, Ridgewood caused serious injuries to at least two (2) individuals. Multiple ambulances transported victims to Hackensack University Medical Center’s main campus. A paramedic team from The Valley Hospital provided Advanced Life Support care to one (1) of the victims. Ridgewood Fire Department personnel assisted with extricating victims from the wreckage, assisted with basic EMS care, and mitigated a crash related fluid spill. Midland Park Police assisted Ridgewood Police with traffic control. The roadway remained closed for an extended period following the crash to facilitate a complete accident investigation; lighting was provided by Ridgewood Emergency Services personnel.

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Bergen Juvenile Charged With Distribution and Possession of Child Pornography

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Hackensack NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of a Bergen County juvenile on the charges of distribution and possession of child pornography. The arrest is the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Jason Love.

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Valley Home Care Launches New Bereavement Support Group Geared Toward Partner Loss

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Ridgewood NJ, Valley Home Care has started a new, virtual bereavement support and discussion group for those who have experienced the loss of a partner within the last 12 months. The group is called “New Beginnings.”

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12TH Annual Ridgewood Guild International Film Festival

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Ridgewood NJ, celebrating their 11th anniversary, the Ridgewood Guild’s Annual International Film Festival has grown from a two-day event to a seven-day festival and special events including our World Cinema Night, our Student Night and our Main Festival all showcasing creative and inspiring filmmakers and films from around the globe.

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Ridgewood Public Library to Host Author and RHS Alum Patricia Engel, Sunday, January 22, 2-3:30pm

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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Public Library hosts an EXCLUSIVE, PRE-LAUNCH event. Patricia Engel, RHS ’95, is the award-winning author of Infinite Country, The Veins of the Ocean, It’s Not Love, It’s Just Paris, and Vida. Her latest, The Faraway World, will be released January 24, and registrants have the opportunity to pre-order at a discounted price (20% off) and have it signed at event. $10/person.

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The Documentary “Shattered Lives” Premieres January 25th

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Shattered Lives describes the devastating impact of the Fraunces Tavern bombing
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Hawthorne NJ, Shattered Lives is a feature documentary based on the book of the same name, co-authored by Jeff Ingber and Joe Connor, Frank Connor’s son, and it chronicles the origins of the Puerto Rican independence movement, its transformation into a Cuban-led Marxist cause and the FALN’s decade-long reign of murder and destruction.  It also explores the hunt for the perpetrators by a group of dedicated FBI agents, and the inexplicable escape from prison by Willie Morales, the FALN’s chief bombmaker who eventually received asylum in Cuba, where he lives to this day.  Finally, the film exposes the political maneuvering that led to Presidents Clinton and Obama granting clemency to FALN members through their attorney, Eric Holder, and the emotional damage it caused to the families of the victims.

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Survey Finds $11,534 is the 2023 savings goal for the average New Jerseyan

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$11,534 is the 2023 savings goal for the average New Jerseyan, finds survey.

  • This compares to a national average savings goal of $8,082.
  • Nebraskans aim to save the most ($16,093); North Dakotans the least ($1,565).
  • Infographic showing savings goals across America.

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Ridgewood NJ, as the new year begins, it’s usually the time we start to think about what we want to do, or achieve, over the year ahead, and make some resolutions. Perhaps it’s to lose weight, quit smoking, or even save money – but if what we want is vague, it’s less likely to happen. Indeed, studies that fewer than 25% of people actually stay committed to their resolutions after just 30 days and only 8% accomplish them.

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