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Protecting Their Smile During Sports Is your kiddo in sports? There’s nothing quite like it. Sure, the practices can be long and seemingly endless, but those games can be unforgettable for everyone involved. You live for the grin on your child’s face when they score the winning touchdown or when they slide into home base.…

Safely whiten your child’s teeth at home. As your child gets older, they become more self-aware, which can include how their looks match up to others. While it is natural to want to compare themselves to others, some children may feel they need to make a few improvements to feel better about themselves. Some children…

My child needs braces—what can I expect? For many families, braces are like a coming-of-age tradition. Those genetics run strong, ensuring everyone ends up with their very own set of braces sometime in high school. This can be a huge adjustment for any child, but there’s one factor that is frequently ignored when talking about…

Is hospital dentistry the best choice for your child? Every child is different, and their dental care should reflect that. It goes without saying that every child deserves safe, comfortable dental care, no matter what their previous experiences might be. Ideally, we want our children to be fear-free, with the perfect set of teeth from…

The Goal: Happy, Healthy Teeth When it comes to teeth, the goal is a healthy, happy mouth where every tooth is in its place. Reality doesn’t always work that way. Accidents happen, tooth decay settles in, and sometimes we can’t save every tooth. Sure, saving the natural teeth is the goal, but in some instances…

The Neverending Season of Candy As a child, Christmas and Valentine’s Day can feel like they are miles away from each other. As an adult, sometimes it feels as though you barely finish one before the other shows up. Sure, this keeps life interesting with all of the events and treats, but those candies and…

As a parent, you do everything you can to ensure your child is safe and happy. You catch them when they fall, make sure they have nutritious food to eat, and gently brush their teeth morning and night. And it’s worth it for those bright, happy smiles that light up your world. So when a…

Does it really matter for baby teeth? “Why do they need X-rays? It’s just for baby teeth!” First things first, let’s assure you that X-rays are completely safe! In fact, the amount of radiation in modern X-rays has been decreased by at least 80%! They’re used to help monitor the growth of children’s jaws and…

Build confidence with a smile. A smile plays a big role in how your child feels about themselves. If your child has discolored teeth, chipped teeth, cracked teeth, or gaps between their teeth, your child might feel less confident about smiling. However, there are solutions, and We Make Kids Smile Pediatric Dentistry can help your…

Braces Aren’t Just for the Teeth Orthodontics is common for adolescents. Enough so that it feels like more children end up with braces in middle and high school than not. They all have their own unique gear, adorned with bands of various colors. Even with the prevalence of orthodontic care, it’s thought that braces are…