Have questions about our dental services for kids? Get all the answers you need to keep your child’s smile bright and healthy!
A question, you most-likely won’t ask until you are a parent is, “is children’s toothpaste different than adult toothpaste?” The answer is yes! The most obvious difference is in the flavors (bubblegum / watermelon for example), but the branding (for kids) is also evident. Cartoon characters make the product more enticing to children, and that
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Buying the right toothbrush for your child involves looking at the packaging for the correct age guidelines. The brush should fit in the mouth well, be comfortable to hold and be fun for them to use. Unless otherwise advised by your dentist, always choose a soft-bristled toothbrush. Our Kids Smiles team describes the brushing ability
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Chew on this. The answer is YES, chewing gum CAN prevent cavities, but only if it’s sugarless gum with the ADA (American Dental Association) Seal. This seal provides assurance that the product has met the ADA criteria for effectiveness and safety. Chewing sugarless gum after meals increases the flow of saliva, which helps to
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Between ages 6 and 13, your child’s baby teeth will fall out to make room for permanent adult teeth. The primary teeth are usually lost in the order that they come in, so the bottom two teeth will be the first to go, followed by the top two. The question we answer for parents is,
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Our team from Kids Smiles Pediatric Dentistry hopes that you and your children have an excellent Summer and a relaxing and fun vacation from school. Although there are no obligations to get their homework done, the kids still have a responsibility to maintaining good oral habits and their dental health. We came up with five
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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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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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