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4 Oral Health Things Pregnant Women Can Do To Give Their Baby A Healthy Start

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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What Parents Need to Know About Fruit Juice and Infants

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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Kids Smiles Pediatric Dentistry Welcomes Dr. Frank Sierra

Tampa native, Dr. Frank Sierra and staff have joined our growing team at Kids Smiles Pediatric Dentistry. Since 1994, Sierra Pediatric Dentistry and Laser Center has been treating pediatric patients at 6323 Memorial Hwy, Tampa, FL 33615. They are now our pediatric dental partner, and our newest Kids Smiles location. Dr. Sierra graduated from The …

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Teen “Night Owls” More Likely To Have Tooth Decay

Recently published research shows that teenagers who stay up late are up to four times more likely to require dental fillings than those who have an earlier planned bedtime. The study published in the International Journal of Dental Hygiene basically states that teens who stay up later than their parents often do not brush their …

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