Health

National Children’s Dental Health Month: Why It Matters

February is National Children’s Dental Health month! Why it’s important

February is here, and while many families are busy exchanging Valentine’s cards and enjoying sweet treats, there’s another important reason to celebrate this month—National Children’s Dental Health Month (NCDHM)! At Kids Smiles Pediatric Dentistry, our team looks forward to this time of year because it’s all about helping kids (and parents!) build healthy habits that […]

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Celebrating Neurodiversity: How We Support Every Smile During Autism Awareness Month

Every April, we take time to recognize Autism Awareness Month—a chance to learn, grow, and support a more inclusive world. For families with kids on the autism spectrum, even the simplest routines can feel tough. Add something new, like a trip to the dentist? It can quickly become overwhelming! That’s why it’s so important to

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baby looks to mom talking aout thumbsucking vs pacifier

Thumb sucking vs. pacifiers: which is better for your child’s teeth?

As your teething baby happily sucks away on their favorite pacifier, it’s a source of relief for both you as a parent and your baby. But you may start to wonder what effects will the pacifier have on their teeth? Should you start encouraging them to use their thumb as a pacifier instead? Which one

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