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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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A recent article in the Huffington Post by dental student Mirissa Price has some great ideas for making tooth brushing more fun and more effective for families. Creating an environment where tooth brushing is a family affair, and more fun goes a long way to keeping the dentist’s drill away. We encourage you to read
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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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Have you heard of Invisalign Teen? It’s the clear alternative to traditional braces that allows for practically invisible orthodontic treatment with clear aligners and the flexibility teenagers crave. The best part? Kids Smiles Patients who decide to start their orthodontic journey with Blue Wave Orthodontics will receive $500 off of Invisalign Teen! The kind of
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Kate Kyres, creator of Silly Dilly’s & The Enchanted Spot in Tampa, has authored the children’s book at the subject of this blog—The Pirates’ Fixable Teeth. She says she wrote this story to encourage kids to treasure their teeth and to connect Tampa’s love of pirates with a good message. “Never stray too far from
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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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At Kids Smiles Pediatric Dentistry we want you and your child to have a successful office visit from start to finish. Like most successful ventures, some preparation and planning can assist. Our 7 tips are adapted from a longer blog at Mouth Healthy, which is also a good read especially in the details of age-appropriate
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The American Dental Association recommends cleaning between teeth once a day. This is important because plaque that is not removed by brushing and flossing can eventually harden into calculus or tartar. Flossing may also help prevent gum disease and cavities. Parents should begin flossing or cleaning between their children’s teeth when at least two teeth
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Kids rely on their parents for the guidance and tools to a healthy smile and ongoing oral hygiene habits. We assembled a list of 5 mistakes that some parents make when managing their children’s oral health. Hopefully, you’re on the right track to superstar parenting, but let’s review. 1) Letting children brush alone Most children
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Bet you learned your ABCs to music as a child or still remember some of the songs from Sesame Street or School House Rock. Children often learn faster when music is involved. It can be used as a creative and fun way to increase enjoyment and achievement in areas where children normally struggle or don’t
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