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Helping Kids With Unique Needs Achieve Optimal Oral Health As a parent of a child with special healthcare needs, you may already know that there’s often a high risk for developing oral health issues, such as tooth decay. This heightened risk level is often due to a combination of pre-existing health conditions and the extended…

Discover new traditions to share with your family this holiday season. The sights, sounds, and smells of the holiday season are nothing without the holiday traditions that bind our families together. Most families have a few holiday traditions of their own, often handed down from their parents or grandparents. But if one thing’s for certain,…

Pediatric sedation dentistry is sometimes needed to help kids through treatment appointments. We all want our kids to have the best experience possible at the dentist. After all, this is the beginning of a lifetime of taking care of their teeth and gums. Sometimes, though, a child needs a little help getting through their appointment…

Make your kids smile with these family-friendly adventures! As parents, we know you love to make your kids smile! In fact, if you’re like us, you’re constantly working to balance yummy with healthy, fun with responsibility, and magic with reality. As dental health professionals, we share this goal! With that in mind, we’ve created this…

How to Create a Positive First Visit With a Pediatric Dentist Though you’ve likely been going to the dentist for as long as you can remember, bringing your child in for their first dental checkup can feel like you’re wandering into unknown territory. Know you’re in good company with first-time parents everywhere and that you…

Trick-or-treating alternatives can be a part of your new Halloween tradition. Halloween is at a time of year when you can never really tell whether it’s going to be sunny and warm or drizzling, gloomy, and just above freezing. Social distancing issues aside, it’s always good to have trick-or-treat alternatives planned as a part of…

Helping children smile brighter and more confidently. According to psychologists, the act of smiling itself can make us feel happier. That’s another excellent reason to start the day with a smile. We can promote the benefits of smiling in children by helping them have optimal oral health. We can teach them how to make teeth…

Preparing for your child’s first dental visit. From first giggles to first foods, infancy is studded with milestones and new experiences—for both you and your baby! Your baby’s first tooth, which will typically erupt when they are around six months old, is one of those firsts worth paying attention to for so many reasons. Along…

Make your kids’ healthy teeth a priority. Your kids’ baby teeth might be tiny, but they’re mighty! These mini chompers play an important role in helping their adult teeth grow into place. They also help them eat and speak in their early years. That’s why it’s important to keep them free of the debris and…

Safeguarding your child’s oral health as they grow. Taking your child to the dentist can feel like an ordeal; there are often a lot of factors involved in scheduling the appointment and keeping your child calm through it. Many parents have to work around a busy schedule and worry about arriving on time or how…

Save money by reducing your dental expenses. No matter what your income is, budgeting is a vital skill that can help you stay on track with your bills and grow a healthy savings you can use for emergencies or even a fun trip. When you build your budget, it’s a good idea to plan for…

Discover the most common kids’ dental problems and how you can prevent them from happening in your family. Your child’s oral health plays a big role in their life. From your baby getting their first tooth to your child getting their first adult tooth to your teen’s journey with braces, teeth can really signify major…