Want to help improve your child’s dental health? Check out these blog posts to create the best oral hygiene routine for your child.
What is Tongue-Tie? Most of us think of tongue-tie as a situation we find ourselves in when we are too excited to speak. Actually, tongue-tie is the nonmedical term for a relatively common physical condition that limits the use of the tongue, ankyloglossia. Lip-tie is a condition where the upper lip cannot be curled or …
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Our clinical staff often answers the question, “when should my child start flossing?” The textbook answer is, at the point when two teeth begin to touch in a child’s mouth. This is usually between the ages two and six, when parents should begin flossing or cleaning between their children’s teeth, but at Kids Smiles we …
The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends a child’s first visit to a dentist happens within their first year. Early examination and preventive care will protect your child’s smile now and in the future. This initial pediatric visit will establish a dental home for your child. Dr. Frank Sierra explains that the most important reason …
A question, you most-likely won’t ask until you are a parent is, “is children’s toothpaste different than adult toothpaste?” The answer is yes! The most obvious difference is in the flavors (bubblegum / watermelon for example), but the branding (for kids) is also evident. Cartoon characters make the product more enticing to children, …
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Buying the right toothbrush for your child involves looking at the packaging for the correct age guidelines. The brush should fit in the mouth well, be comfortable to hold and be fun for them to use. Unless otherwise advised by your dentist, always choose a soft-bristled toothbrush. Our Kids Smiles team describes the brushing ability …
Chew on this. The answer is YES, chewing gum CAN prevent cavities, but only if it’s sugarless gum with the ADA (American Dental Association) Seal. This seal provides assurance that the product has met the ADA criteria for effectiveness and safety. Chewing sugarless gum after meals increases the flow of saliva, which helps to …
Between ages 6 and 13, your child’s baby teeth will fall out to make room for permanent adult teeth. The primary teeth are usually lost in the order that they come in, so the bottom two teeth will be the first to go, followed by the top two. The question we answer for parents is, …
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Our team from Kids Smiles Pediatric Dentistry hopes that you and your children have an excellent Summer and a relaxing and fun vacation from school. Although there are no obligations to get their homework done, the kids still have a responsibility to maintaining good oral habits and their dental health. We came up with five …
As pediatric dentists, Dr. Frank Sierra and Dr. Mark Dawoud challenge you to start thinking about your children’s dental health prenatally. The Children’s Dental Health Project (CDHP) is doing a great job of getting prenatal oral health information out to the community. Research shows that a woman’s oral health during pregnancy is a great predictor …
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On May 22, 2017 The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) issued new recommendations on the appropriate consumption of fruit juice for infants, toddlers, and adolescents. The most significant guideline is that parents should avoid fruit juice for children under one year of age. The previous guideline was avoidance under 6 months. The concern for the …
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