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

#Dental Health, Braces for Kids, Dental Health, Health, Oral Health, Uncategorized / By Stacey

It’s that time of year again…National Children’s Dental Health Month is here! Parents, we hope you’re excited as our Kids Smiles Team is about this February holiday. But if you’re lost on the significance of this month, we’re here to support you and your littles! February isn’t just about heart-shaped chocolates and getting cute Valentine’s …

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Does biting your nails damage your teeth?

Dental Health, Health, Orthodontics, Uncategorized / By Stacey

Let’s talk about nail biting – that habit that many of us pick up in our toddler days and some of us just can’t seem to shake off into adulthood. Is nail biting bad for you? Why do we do it anyway? How do we break the habit? Here’s everything you need to know: Why …

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kids take a selfie to celebrate national tooth fairy day 2024

What is National Tooth Fairy Day?

#Dental Health, #News, Health, Uncategorized / By Nicole Eisenmann

As the year melts into a new one, you may look back on some of the times you were able to make your kid’s dental experiences more magical and positive. While our Kids Smiles Team is dedicated to giving our patients a fun and playful experience when you visit us twice a year, there’s still …

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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?

#Dental Health, Health, thumbsucking, Uncategorized / By Stacey

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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What foods strengthen kids teeth?

Health, Nutrition, Orthodontics, Uncategorized / By Stacey

Choosing healthy foods is one of the easiest ways for your child to improve their oral and overall health, strengthen their immune system, and live their most confident life! Our bodies need certain nutrients to facilitate proper and healthy cell production and growth. And it all starts with your child’s food choices! So which types …

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