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posted: Apr. 29, 2025.

Fluoride is a mineral that plays an essential role in oral health. In fact, the significant reduction in American tooth decay in recent decades can be attributed to a greater Read more

posted: Apr. 22, 2025.

Our team at Young Smiles Dentistry for Kids would like to offer some tips regarding the sometimes dreaded task of brushing a toddler’s teeth. Much of the trick lies in the Read more

posted: Apr. 15, 2025.

Children’s baby teeth generally start to fall out when the adult teeth underneath them are ready to arrive. Visits from the Tooth Fairy begin around the age of six, and Read more

posted: Apr. 08, 2025.

We’re parents, so we worry. It comes with the job description! That’s why we make sure our children use toothbrushes with soft bristles and apply just the right amount of Read more

posted: Apr. 01, 2025.

You have a lot going on. School. Sports. Activities. Family. Friends. Teens lead busy lives and have busy schedules, so you need to budget your time and energy. One thing Read more

posted: Mar. 25, 2025.

Quick trivia question: define “mamelon.” Some kind of warm blooded animal? No, not a member of the mammal clan, but good guess. A fruit of the gourd family? Nope! There Read more

posted: Mar. 18, 2025.

Many of our young patients experience anxiety during dental appointments. the doctor and our team want to help your child overcome any fear he or she may feel when coming Read more

posted: Mar. 11, 2025.

At Young Smiles Dentistry for Kids, we know that as many as one in 88 children today have some form of autism, a complex brain disorder that affects a child's Read more

posted: Mar. 04, 2025.

Toddlers are notoriously balky about strangers. But their first dental visit should not be cause for fear and tears. Nor should you assume that getting your toddler to Young Smiles Read more

posted: Feb. 25, 2025.

It seems like yesterday. There you were, comforting your baby through sleepless nights, soothing her with a dentist-approved teether, celebrating as that first tiny tooth poked through her gums. And Read more

posted: Feb. 18, 2025.

Why all the fuss about fluoride? Your pediatric dentist recommends it, your child’s toothpaste is formulated with it, and most of our drinking water contains it. Just what is it Read more

posted: Feb. 11, 2025.

Losing a baby tooth is often an exciting event in a child’s life. It’s a sign your child is growing up, and might even bring a surprise from the Tooth Read more

posted: Feb. 04, 2025.

Parents are usually expert at taking care of their children’s injuries. You know how to disinfect a cut, soothe a bump on the head, and apply a bandage faster than Read more

posted: Jan. 28, 2025.

As a parent, you know how important a happy, relaxed atmosphere is when it comes to making your child feel at home. We would like to make our Powder Springs, Read more

posted: Jan. 21, 2025.

Baby teeth come with a built-in expiration date. That charming first smile is meant to make way for a healthy, beautiful adult smile. Unfortunately, before they are ready to make Read more

posted: Jan. 14, 2025.

One of the best ways to take care of your teeth is to brush them twice each day for two minutes each time. And brushing works even better when you Read more