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From Birth Through Childhood, Good Oral Hygiene Starts With You

Your baby is never too young to benefit from a clean and healthy mouth. Before he has even a single tooth, you can clean his mouth. Use a warm, wet cloth or a damp piece of gauze after every feeding to wipe his gums clean. Introduce a baby friendly toothbrush as soon as that first chomper comes through; it's fun for him to chew and play on, and teaches good habits straight away. Once he re Learn More

Your 2016 Dental Insurance Benefits Will Expire

Gainesville Pediatric Dentists Who Accept Insurance Dental Insurance Benefits: Use Them or Lose Them Fall is one of the busiest times of the year for many of us. Children and parents are still adjusting to the new school year, fall sport seasons are winding down and everyone is preparing for Thanksgiving, the holidays and end of the year celebrations. Not to mention mom and dad are still working hard providing for the families. With all this Learn More

Helping Celebrate Your Child’s Last Baby Tooth

Here at Smilez Pediatric Dental Group we get asked a lot of questions on how to handle the loss of baby teeth. We think that the tooth fairy is an excellent way to tap into your child’s young imagination and help them understand the importance of good oral health. Did you know that 59% of parents report giving extra money for the first baby tooth? This Gainesville pediatric dentist thinks that the Learn More