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posted: Jan. 24, 2023.

Water picks, sometimes called “oral irrigators,” make an excellent addition to your regular home care regimen of brushing and flossing. Especially helpful to those who suffer from periodontal disease and Read more

posted: Jan. 17, 2023.

the doctor and our team know how overwhelming it can be to pick the right dental products for your children. When you visit the dental aisle at the grocery store, Read more

posted: Jan. 10, 2023.

It’s common for toddlers to be wary of strangers, but their first experience at the dentist shouldn’t be a scary one. the doctor and our team have five tips for Read more

posted: Jan. 03, 2023.

At Young Smiles Dentistry for Kids, we know that brushing your toddler’s teeth can be an intimidating prospect. So we’re providing a few tips in the hope of making the Read more

posted: Dec. 27, 2022.

Watching the clock tick down the final seconds until midnight, many of us- Young Smiles Dentistry for Kids included- feel nostalgic about the passing year and hopeful about the new Read more

posted: Dec. 20, 2022.

the doctor and our team know that cavities know no age boundaries, and that is why we recommend a visit to our Powder Springs, Georgia office by a child’s first Read more

posted: Dec. 13, 2022.

According to the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, checkups at Young Smiles Dentistry for Kids are recommended for all children two times a year. Children should be evaluated for cavities Read more

posted: Dec. 06, 2022.

If your child could have it his way, chances are he would eat Lucky Charms for breakfast, a peanut butter and fluff sandwich for lunch, and chicken fingers slathered in Read more

posted: Nov. 29, 2022.

It’s common for children to suck their thumb at a young age. the doctor and our team want you to understand the potential issues that can surface down the road Read more

posted: Nov. 22, 2022.

At Young Smiles Dentistry for Kids, we love to celebrate the holidays with vigor! the doctor would love to share some unique ways of celebrating Thanksgiving from beyond the Powder Read more

posted: Nov. 15, 2022.

Two studies – one conducted in Washington State, and whose findings were published in the Journal of Pediatric Dentistry in 2004, and another conducted in Madrid, Spain, and whose findings Read more

posted: Nov. 08, 2022.

Halitosis is the scientific name for bad breath. It is one of the most common oral concerns, and it affects a large percentage of the population, including children. Having bad Read more

posted: Nov. 01, 2022.

Congratulations! Your child is beginning to leave her bottle behind and has started to use her first sippy cup. And the best training cup is one that makes the transition Read more

posted: Oct. 25, 2022.

Halloween is an annual event celebrated by both children and adults every October 31. Some scholars claim that it originates from the celebration of Celtic festivals that honored the dead Read more

posted: Oct. 18, 2022.

Children are born with a set of primary teeth – 20 to be exact – that help them learn to chew and speak, and develop enough space in the jaw Read more

posted: Oct. 11, 2022.

Scientists have discovered tooth decay in specimens that are more than 15,000 years old. The ancients once thought that cavities were caused by something called “tooth worms” … Eew! They Read more