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News from our offices and advice for parents from our pediatric dentists.
How to Make Brushing Teeth Easier and More Fun for Kids
Brushing twice a day sounds simple, but many parents know it can become one of the most challenging parts of a child’s routine. Brushing twice a day sounds simple, but…
Modern Tools, Gentle Care – What to Expect at a Pediatric Dental Visit
Walking into a dental office can feel unfamiliar to a child. Walking into a dental office can feel unfamiliar to a child. The equipment, sounds, lights, and instruments may look…
What Animal Teeth Can Teach Kids About Their Own Smile
Kids love animals, and animals can be a fun way to teach children about teeth. Kids love animals, and animals can be a fun way to teach children about teeth.…
Why Do We Celebrate Independence Day?
Every year on July 4th, people in the United States celebrate Independence Day. It is a special day filled with flags, parades, family time, and colorful fireworks. But why is…
Common Dental Habits That Can Hurt Kids’ Teeth
Children’s teeth are strong, but they still need daily care and protection. Children’s teeth are strong, but they still need daily care and protection. Some habits may seem harmless at…
How to Make Brushing Teeth Fun for Kids
For many parents, getting children to brush their teeth can feel like a daily battle. For many parents, getting children to brush their teeth can feel like a daily battle.…
What Dinosaur Teeth Can Teach Kids About Their Own Smile
Dinosaurs are exciting for children. Dinosaurs are exciting for children. They were huge, powerful, mysterious, and very different from the animals we see today. But one of the most interesting…
Why Baby Teeth Matter More Than You Think
Many parents think baby teeth are not very important because they eventually fall out. It sounds logical at first: if these teeth are temporary, why worry too much about them?…
Are Your Child’s Toys Safe for Their Teeth?
Children learn about the world through play. Children learn about the world through play. They touch, hold, throw, taste, and often put toys in their mouth. For babies and toddlers…
Why Kids Should Visit the Dentist Before Pain Starts
Many parents take their child to the dentist only when something hurts. Many parents take their child to the dentist only when something hurts. This is understandable. Life is busy,…
Screen Time and Kids’ Oral Health: What Parents Should Know
Screen time has become a normal part of modern childhood. Screen time has become a normal part of modern childhood. Children watch cartoons, play games, use tablets, and sometimes even…
Mother’s Day: The Smile Mom Builds (and the Habits Kids Keep Forever)
Mother’s Day: The Smile Mom Builds (and the Habits Kids Keep Forever) Mother’s Day is a great time to celebrate the obvious things—love, care, patience—but the biggest impact moms make…
