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posted: Nov. 30, 2021.

When you were a kid, your parents may have told you to drink milk to build strong bones and grow tall and strong. Now that you have children of your Read more

Thanksgiving Trivia

posted: Nov. 23, 2021.

At Young Smiles Dentistry for Kids we love learning trivia and interesting facts about Thanksgiving! This year, the doctor wanted to share some trivia that might help you feel a Read more

Wrong Time/Wrong Place?

posted: Nov. 16, 2021.

In a perfectly predictable world, your child’s teeth would come in—and fall out—right on schedule, right in place. But life isn’t perfectly predictable, and teeth can erupt—or fail to erupt—in Read more

Here's Why Starting Your Child's Dental Visits by Age 1 Is a Smart Idea

posted: Nov. 12, 2021.

As parents, we want to do everything possible to help our kids stay healthy—and that includes their teeth. And just like other aspects of their health, it's better not Read more

Snacks for Healthy Teeth

posted: Nov. 09, 2021.

Concerned parents often ask the doctor about which kinds of snacks are best for a child's teeth. While most know that candy isn't always the best choice, many parents are Read more

What are Sealants?

posted: Nov. 02, 2021.

Sealants offer many benefits, but the best is their ability to protect your molars. Molars are full of small caverns that can be the perfect breeding ground for tooth decay Read more

Unlike Brad Pitt, You Didn't Mean To Chip Your Tooth. We Can Still Fix It

posted: Nov. 02, 2021.

It's not unusual for serious actors to go above and beyond for their roles. They gain weight (or lose it, like Matthew McConaughey for True Detective). They grow hair—or Read more

Halloween: Candy, costumes, and more!

posted: Oct. 26, 2021.

All Hallows' Eve, more commonly known as Halloween, is a yearly event celebrated on October 31, and one that is anticipated by the young and young at heart all over Read more

Saving Primary Teeth From Decay Is Totally Worth It - Here's How

posted: Oct. 23, 2021.

The few teeth your one or two year old has will eventually fall out in a few years—so, why be concerned about tooth decay this early? Actually, you should: Read more

Make Brushing Fun!

posted: Oct. 19, 2021.

It’s gratifying to know your child has good oral hygiene, especially starting from an early age. We know it can be difficult to get your son or daughter to brush Read more

How to Care for a Teething Baby

posted: Oct. 12, 2021.

After hours of juggling a wailing baby, you’re probably desperate to address teething pain. If your baby is irritable, drooling, and chewing on hard objects, he or she is likely Read more

5 Signs Your Child May Be Developing a Poor Bite

posted: Oct. 12, 2021.

A Malocclusion—better known as a poor bite—can have far-ranging consequences that could follow a child into adulthood. Bite abnormalities make it more difficult to chew and digest food. And, Read more

What's on your fall reading list?

posted: Oct. 05, 2021.

How better to spend the fall months than inside by the fireplace with a warm cup of cider and a book in hand? the doctor and our team at Young Read more

Follow These Common Sense Steps When Your Child has a Toothache

posted: Oct. 02, 2021.

A child's toothache is no fun for either the child or the parent. But if you're faced with this situation, don't panic — unless they have a fever or Read more

Mouthguard Protection

posted: Sep. 28, 2021.

Let’s talk about mouthguards and night guards—two crucial appliances that protect your child’s teeth and jaw. We could talk about how important a mouthguard is when your family leads an active Read more

Are Your Teeth Sensitive to Whitening like Drew Barrymore's? Here's What You Can Do

posted: Sep. 22, 2021.

Best known for her roles in E.T. and Ever After, and more recently as a suburban mom/zombie on Netflix's Santa Clarita Diet, Drew Barrymore is now bringing her trademark Read more

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