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A Simple Way to Protect Your Child’s Smile Many parents think of dental crowns as a dental restoration for adults, but they’re actually a popular treatment option in pediatric dental care. They’re a simple, versatile, and effective way to save a damaged or vulnerable tooth from needing to be removed. Needing a dental crown doesn’t…

Tiny Teeth Help Guide Big Smiles Baby teeth may be small, but they do a lot more than make your child’s smile cute. They help your child chew comfortably, speak clearly, and hold space for the adult teeth growing underneath. Baby teeth are like little guides to help your adult teeth come in where they’re…

Keeping Up With A Picture-Perfect Smile Every parent wants to see their child radiate happiness with their smiles, but for some children, the act of smiling can become a source of anxiety rather than an expression of delight. It can be a chipped tooth from a playground tumble, noticeable discoloration of a tooth, or a…

Every child deserves comfortable dental care. There’s nothing cuter than a child’s smile, and we believe it should be protected. For some children, this can seem harder than it is for others. Some might have severe anxiety, while others have different health needs that can impact their daily life. Regardless of what their past is,…

What if my child gets a cavity? As a parent, you strive to provide the best care for your child, from the health care they receive, to the food they eat, to the education they receive. So, if your child has signs of a cavity, it can be worrisome.  At We Make Kids Smile in…

Ready for your baby’s first appointment?  Babies have a lot of firsts in their lives. First bath, first doctor appointment, first tooth, and their first dental checkup! For many families, this very first infant dental visit is a big milestone in their oral health. Yes, even babies need dental checkups! These early visits work wonders…

Make those new experiences good ones. As a child, everything is new and shiny. Every experience holds an air of excitement as they learn about the world around them. Your child’s first visit to the dentist is the same. For many children, preschool is the first time they come to the dentist. It’s exciting, but…

Meet Our Secret Weapon: Dental Sealants  Cavities are a very common problem among children, especially in the molars. The deeper the grooves in the teeth, the more prone they are to harboring cavity-causing bacteria. But you’re not on your own in the fight against cavities. First, you have the team at We Make Kids Smile…

Stop Cavities in Their Tracks With Silver Diamine Fluoride The word cavity can cause worry to both parents and children. The idea of hearing the dental drill, and the anxiety of getting a shot to help numb the area can be scary, especially if a child has never experienced this before. While traditional dental fillings…

Adjusting to a Space Maintainer A space maintainer can sound scary, but this piece of orthodontic equipment is designed to help guide a child’s permanent teeth into place. Baby teeth are temporary, and act as placeholders for your child’s adult teeth. If one of those baby teeth falls out prematurely, the surrounding teeth can begin…

Every Child Is Different—so Are Their Needs Every child is unique in their own way, which means they’re bound to have their own special reactions to events in their life, whether it’s the first day of school or a trip to the pediatrician. Knowing this, it’s little surprise that children have different needs when it…

Saving Smiles Through Pulp Therapy As a parent, seeing your child in pain is one of the most difficult experiences you can face. If your child’s pain is caused by a persistent toothache, you may be wondering what can be done. Does the tooth need to be pulled? Is there another complex dental procedure that…