Want to help improve your child’s dental health? Check out these blog posts to create the best oral hygiene routine for your child.
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 […]
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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
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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
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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
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The American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) recommends that your child get a check-up with an orthodontist at age 7. Additionally, the developmental milestone would be the full eruption of all four adult first molars. These erupt behind the baby teeth (primary second molars) and NO teeth are lost for their development and eruption into the
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The American Dental Association defines oral health as “a functional, structural, aesthetic, physiologic and psychosocial state of well-being and is essential to an individual’s general health and quality of life. Now let’s review what it means to Kids Smiles and our Kids Smiles’ patients and their families. Dr. Frank Sierra explains, “I explain that
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Fluoride helps all of us to protect our children’s teeth, and it is a naturally-occurring mineral. Fluoride comes from fluorine, which is a common, natural, and abundant element. Often referred to as nature’s cavity fighter, fluoride helps to prevent cavities in teeth by making the outer surface of the teeth, your enamel, more resistant to
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Good oral health is important from before you get your first tooth to your last days. Let’s take a look at oral health, its definition, and what should be happening both in our pediatric dental offices and in your own homes. “Oral health is multifaceted and includes the ability to speak, smile, smell, taste, touch,
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The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry and American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that every child see a dentist by the time their first tooth erupts and no later than their first birthday. During the routine check-up, the pediatric dentist will review your child’s medical and dental history. He or she will gently examine your child’s
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Choosing healthcare providers for your children is one of the most important duties you have as a parent. In this blog, we will provide some advice to those of you who are seeking a pediatric dentist. Most factors are what you would consider when making a choice for own adult dentist – proximity, reputation, insurance
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