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Taking selfies can be a fun and positive experience for your little ones! We love seeing little smiles light up with confidence. Turns out, there are quite a few benefits to kids taking selfies! Let’s dive into why embracing this trend can be both entertaining and educational for your children. 1. Capturing Precious Moments […]
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Helping your child maintain their oral health is a top priority! One common villain in this ongoing battle is dental plaque. Plaque is like a stealthy intruder that’s always present, just waiting for an opportunity to wreak havoc in your child’s mouth. Let’s explore what plaque is, why it’s a concern, and how you can
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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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Sucking is a normal baby reflex! It helps babies and toddlers feel secure and happy, and helps them learn about their world and their developing teeth. Thumb sucking is also soothing, and helps to induce sleep or calms the child when separated from their parents or when placed in a stressful situation. So, when should
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At Kids Smiles Pediatric Dentistry, we not only monitor the growth and development of tiny smiles and physically work to keep them healthy; but, we also strive to educate our parents and patients. Parents and guardians are predominantly responsible for the shopping and preparation of foods and beverages for their children, so it’s important that
Which beverages damage kids’ teeth? Read More »
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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Teething is an exciting milestone as it heralds the approaching milestone of introducing your baby to solid foods. Which may mean longer stretches of sleep are to come (for parents and babies alike). While parents may be elated and surprised that their baby is growing so fast, teething can be a challenging time for all!
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Summer is the season for things to heat up and for time to slow down. Your kids will enjoy their freedom from school, indulge in cool sweet treats, and play to their heart’s content. While school routines may be thrown out the window during this time, it’s important to still keep up with your child’s
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Parents, we know you want the best for your children and are always thinking of their safety and comfort. You may have heard talk about laser dentistry lately and wanted to learn a little more about what that is and if it’s safe for your kiddo. The Kids Smiles Team is always thinking of the
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Parents, we all know that kids have a natural love for sweets! In fact, you may think back to your childhood when you enjoyed airheads, jolly ranchers, and the pixie stick or two (and maybe you still do). But just like your parents had to be, you are your child’s dental health champions, so it’s
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