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A young boy getting a dental checkup
March 8th, 2021
The earlier you start taking your child for a regular dental checkup, the healthier their teeth and gums will remain…
A young girl brushing her teeth in the bathroom
February 22nd, 2021
Dentists recommend brushing at least twice a day to ensure your teeth and gums remain healthy and free of cavities and…
A mom and her baby brushing their teeth together
February 8th, 2021
From eating their vegetables to brushing their teeth, most kids seem to be experts at resisting everything right for their…
Fish on a grill
January 25th, 2021
Nowadays, children have become more prone to cavities. A general lack of oral hygiene and the types of food they consume are…
A dentist smiling with a young child and parent
January 11th, 2021
The job of a pediatric dentist is to take care of your kid’s oral health. However, they require equal efforts from the kid’s…
A young boy plugging his nose and sticking his tongue out
December 29th, 2020
Regular dental visits should be an integral part of everyone’s lifestyle, regardless of their age or whether they have any…
A young girl sitting in a dental chair touching a mouth model the dentist is holding
December 14th, 2020
You have finally decided to take your toddler to their first dental appointment. You know it isn't going to be anything…
A young teen girl brushing her teeth
November 23rd, 2020
Invisalign aligners have many benefits. However, if you aren't properly caring for your aligners, you may begin to have…
A young girl blowing into her hand to check her breath
November 9th, 2020
Yogurt is a superfood for both your child's oral health and for his or her overall health. Yogurt has become increasingly…
A person pouring cough medicine onto a spoon
October 26th, 2020
Now that the weather is changing, and many kids are back in school, parents are bracing themselves for cold and flu season.…
A toddler brushing their teeth
October 12th, 2020
Baby teeth will eventually fall out, so many parents assume that they aren’t as important to care for. However, baby teeth…
Sugar cubes with the words diabetes spelled out
September 28th, 2020
The most common dental disease affecting those living with diabetes is gum disease. Diabetics are at a higher risk for gum…
A young child sucking their thumb
September 14th, 2020
The American Association of Orthodontics reports that 1/3rd of American adults are unhappy with their smiles and teeth.…
A person filling a glass of water from the faucet
August 24th, 2020
All parents want to prevent their kids from getting dental cavities! It can sometimes be tough to make sure you’re doing…
A baby boy smiling
August 10th, 2020
Baby teeth play an essential role in your child’s development of healthy and beautiful teeth that will grow right along with…
An image of a canker sore
July 27th, 2020
The American Association of Pediatric Dentistry estimates that one in five children suffer from canker sores, which can cause…
A toddler chewing on a teething toy
July 13th, 2020
Teething isn’t a fun part of life, for babies or for their parents! Some babies breeze through teething without any symptoms…
An image of a tooth with a filling in it
June 22nd, 2020
There are a few different kinds of dental fillings available here in our Oakbridge pediatric dental office. Most people are…
A young girl holding her jaw in pain
June 8th, 2020
Some parents are surprised to learn that there is a connection between tooth pain and sinusitis. If your child is having…
A young boy plugging his nose
May 25th, 2020
Caring for your child’s teeth is about a lot more than just the health of his or her gums, mouth, and teeth. Poor dental…
A group of boys playing football
May 11th, 2020
Did you know that it costs parents on average 20 times more to replace a child’s tooth versus simply making sure a child…
A glass of water
April 27th, 2020
Dental cavities are the most common disease affecting children in the U.S. This is a sad statistic, especially since dental…
A child with a cleft lip
April 13th, 2020
Cleft lips and cleft palates are birth abnormalities of the lip and mouth. In the United States, around 6,800 children are…
A young boy plugging his nose and sticking his tongue out
March 23rd, 2020
Chronic bad breath can affect people of all ages, even small kids. Mints, gum, and mouth sprays will help to mask the…