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Does your child need a dental crown? What do you do when your dentist suggests your child get a dental crown? Can a dental crown be used on baby teeth? Why doesn’t the dentist just pull the baby tooth, since an adult tooth will take its place, anyway? Sometimes, the answer isn’t that simple, other…

Aren’t baby teeth just temporary? Why does it really matter? They’re just baby teeth—they fall out, anyway! This is an incredibly common misconception when it comes to a child’s oral health. Many people believe that since baby teeth will fall out eventually, you don’t have to worry so much about whether they have cavities or…

What to Do When the Tooth Fairy Visits Too Early Between the ages of 5 and 7, most kids start getting regular visits from the tooth fairy. Their little gappy smile is arguably one of the cutest things about childhood (whether they appreciate it or not), but it’s not always a good thing. If your…

Parenting Comes With Some New Questions When you become a parent, there are a lot of questions you have to answer, and these vary. Is it okay if my child eats a green tomato straight from the vine? Is it okay if my kid ate some dirt? What should I do if I forgot to…

Babyhood: Adorable, But the Teething…  Babyhood has so many cute, memory-making moments. That first little coo, the first gummy smile, their first tooth, the second tooth…the third… Let’s be honest here, eventually, those countless teeth seem to suck all the fun out of life. Your once-happy baby gets grumpier and grumpier, leaving you hunting for…

7 Tips to Make Your Child’s First Dental Visit a Breeze The dental office can be a scary place for a child, which is why We Make Kids Smile pediatric dentistry in Prince Frederick and Waldorf, Maryland, wants to make sure your child isn’t afraid of visiting our offices. A positive first visit to our…

Tooth-colored fillings, are they the right choice for my child? Silver amalgam dental fillings have long been the traditional solution for cavities. However, tooth-colored fillings are quickly becoming the go-to option to fix kids’ smiles. The treatment is safe and convenient, and it provides fillings that match the natural shade of your child’s teeth instead…

Seal the Deal on Cavity Prevention As a parent, you do everything you can to keep your child healthy—and that includes their smile. But brushing and flossing aren’t always enough to protect growing teeth, especially those back molars with grooves that love to trap food and bacteria. That’s where dental sealants come in. These invisible…

You deserve to be informed as a parent. In pediatric orthodontics, palate expanders are commonly used to improve the final results of braces. They work by gently widening your child’s upper jaw to create more space in their mouth.  If you’ve just learned your little one needs a palatal expander as part of their orthodontic…

The Cutest Smile It starts with that very first tooth breaking through the gums, with the cutest grin around six months of age. Then the second. The third. Teething can be a whirlwind experience for all involved, but who can deny the fact that those tiny smiles are the cutest things around. As they grow,…

There’s a lot to think about—when should we go to the dentist? For a first-time parent, it can be overwhelming to know the ins and outs of when your child should do this or that. When does that first come? How often are they supposed to visit the pediatrician? When are they supposed to walk?…

How Cosmetic Dentistry Supports Kids’ Smiles A bright, healthy smile is more than just a pretty feature—it’s a key part of your child’s self-esteem. Whether they’re in school, hanging out with friends, or just enjoying family time, a smile that they feel good about can make all the difference in how confident they feel about…