Caring for your baby’s oral health
Tooth decay can occur as early as age 1, which is why we advise parents to start early with taking care of their baby’s oral health. Some...
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- Oct 12, 2021
- 1 min
Take the scare out of Halloween candy
It’s a spooky time for anyone with braces, aligners or other orthodontic appliances with off-limits caramel, taffy and licorice (oh my!)...
- Oct 11, 2021
- 2 min
Making orthodontics fun
We get it: orthodontics and fun don’t seem to go together, as having your teeth worked on may not be most people’s idea of a good time....
- Oct 11, 2021
- 2 min
Halloween doesn’t have to be all about sugar
Like many of you, our Halloween looked a little different last year. I was originally a little sad that my kids weren’t going...
- Oct 11, 2021
- 1 min
Back to school with braces
With school back in session, here are a few things to help make your braces experience safe and healthy with just a little bit of effort:...
- Aug 5, 2021
- 1 min
Tooth knocked out before its time?
Here’s what to do. With summer in all its glory, more and more time is spent outside in beautiful weather. Playgrounds, skateparks and...
- Aug 5, 2021
- 1 min
Smiling through summer
It's easier than you might think. Many people think they can’t afford braces or Invisalign to get the smile they have always wanted. But...
- Aug 5, 2021
- 1 min
Mind the gap!
Some teeth gaps are a signature look while others need orthodontic attention. Think of the celebs out there with trademark teeth gaps:...
- Aug 4, 2021
- 1 min
Active kids & healthy teeth
What to do if... A baby tooth is knocked out Contact your pediatric dentist as soon as possible. Have your child rinse their mouth with...
- Aug 4, 2021
- 1 min
Fun facts about orthodontia
It’s Greek to all of us: “ortho” means to straighten or correct, and “dont” means tooth. Literally, orthodontics is to straighten teeth....
- Jun 2, 2021
- 1 min
A healthy diet is important for your child’s teeth
Food choices and eating patterns can affect whether your child has problems like tooth decay and cavities. A healthy diet that limits...
- Jun 2, 2021
- 1 min
Smiling through summer
We’re raring to go on all the fun things for summer! While you’re planning, evaluate your family’s dental health and safety so you don’t...
- Jun 2, 2021
- 1 min
Thumbs, fingers and pacifiers
Sucking on thumbs, fingers or pacifiers is normal for infants and young children, and most kids will stop on their own. We advise parents...
- Jun 1, 2021
- 1 min
Tik Tok NO to DIY orthodontics
It has us singing the “Oh no” song. If you have a teen or tween in your house, they are likely on the popular app Tik Tok. This fun...
- Jun 1, 2021
- 1 min
It’s crowded in here
When teeth are crowded, they can create problems that go beyond looks. Untreated teeth crowding can lead to a host of issues, such as:...
- Mar 25, 2021
- 1 min
In the know with H2O
Getting young children to drink good old fashioned water can be a challenge. On average, a five-year-old child should consume 3 – 5...
- Mar 25, 2021
- 1 min
Kids and mouthwashes
With an array of mouthwashes on the market, you may wonder if your child should use one. The general idea of a mouth rinse is to dislodge...
- Mar 25, 2021
- 1 min
The dog ate my retainer
And other reasons we offer lifetime retainers “I left it on my lunch tray” "I could have sworn I put it back in its case!" We’ve heard it...
- Mar 25, 2021
- 1 min
But they’re just baby teeth...
A common question pediatric dentists get from parents: “Why do we have to treat baby teeth? Aren’t they just going to fall out?” Baby...
- Mar 25, 2021
- 1 min
Bright futures make us smile
Bringing up new talent into dental fields is deeply fulfilling: It allows us to share our success to help others in communities where we...