Want to help improve your child’s dental health? Check out these blog posts to create the best oral hygiene routine for your child.
If your child or teen has been complaining of tooth pain or tooth sensitivity, you may suspect they have a cavity. Dental caries, or cavities, begin to form when the healthy bacteria in your mouth comes into contact with sugars and starches. Together, they form an acid that begins to break down the enamel of …
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February is National Children’s Dental Health Month! This month is all about raising awareness around the importance of children’s oral hygiene. This year’s National Children’s Dental Health Month theme is: Sealants Make Sense. Dr. Irene Hilton (D.D.S.), chair of the American Dental Association Council on Advocacy for Access and Prevention says, “Sealants on permanent molars …
Did you know that oral care should begin before your baby’s first tooth? Yes, it’s true! Your baby is born with 20 teeth nestled safely in their jaw, blanketed by their gums. When your infant begins “cutting teeth”, their teeth actually don’t cut the gums, but rather their gums move for their teeth to come …
So your child is growing up – and with your help, he or she is developing a strong oral hygiene routine that’s making you proud! Your child is already using a toothbrush, toothpaste and floss in their routine, but what about mouthwash? When should you start using mouthwash? Is mouthwash even safe for children? Here’s …
The best method to prevent tooth decay in children is through commitment to good health—oral health and nutritional health! Ideally, children should brush their teeth at least twice a day and follow a healthy, balanced diet to prevent tooth decay. Attending regular dental check-ups is also a critical part of good oral health! Frequent exams …
Kids Smiles is proud to announce they are a Veronese Sponsor of the 8th Annual Lawrence A Martucci Benefit Corp. (LAMB) fundraising event taking place on October 17th. LAMB focuses on providing funding for local pediatric cancer research. Their mission is to raise funds for organizations that are dedicated in the pursuit of finding a …
You know when you’re speaking too quickly and your words pile up in a slur of confusion? Many people call this “tongue-tied”, but tongue-tie is actually a more serious condition that often requires a frenectomy (or tongue-tie revision) to restore the full ability of the tongue. The frenulum of the tongue (the piece …
What to Expect Before, During & After Tongue Tie Revision Read More »
We hear a lot about the health benefits that nutritious foods can have on the body. “Carrots can improve your vision and spinach can strengthen your muscles!” But what about the old saying that milk is good for your teeth? Believe it or not, this one is true! Along with a number of other drinks …
Shark teeth … this dental term gets its name from the fact that sharks have from 5 to 15 rows of teeth in each jaw. Their teeth do not have roots and are replaced after about a week. Shark teeth is a condition in children when they develop adult teeth behind their baby teeth, creating …
Dr. Frank Sierra shares some timely information on Fluoride in light of an upcoming vote in Brooksville, FL. I was reminded by a friend of a situation that the City of Brooksville, FL is having regarding Fluoride in their water supply. It seems like a great opportunity to share one of the news …
The Fluoride Debate Continues, This Time in Brooksville, FL Read More »
