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Back‑to‑School Smiles Start Here: Essential Dental Prep for Kids
As families gear up for the new school year, don’t miss one critical item on your checklist: a dental exam. Be to schedule now as appointments are filling up fast! At SmileZ Pediatric Dental Group, we make back‑to‑school dental visits easy, empowering your child’s healthy, confident smile so they can focus on learning and growing. Why a Back-to-School Dental Visit Matters Prevents S...

When Should Your Child Have Their Wisdom Teeth Removed?
Wisdom teeth removal is a common dental procedure, but is it necessary for every child? While some wisdom teeth grow in without issue, others can cause significant oral health problems. Knowing when and why your child might need their wisdom teeth removed can help prevent future complications. What Are Wisdom Teeth? Wisdom teeth are the third set of molars that typically emerge between the ages o...

Healthy School Lunch Ideas
School is back in session after winter break, and old routine demands are new again. Daycare drop off, kids on the school bus, work, kids off the school bus, homework, sports practice, family time... Phew. It's a lot, but you're a pro and you can handle it all...and you just remembered you need to pack a lunch for your kids! Packing a healthy school lunch can be both a fun and rewarding experience...

Navigating Pediatric Dental Insurance with Smilez
When it comes to ensuring the best dental health for our children, finding a pediatric dentist that not only understands the unique needs of little ones but also works with your insurance can feel like a daunting task. Many dental offices across northern Virginia accept a limited number of insurance plans, which can create significant barriers for parents striving to provide top-tier dent...

Smart Toothbrushes Can Improve Dental Hygiene
We have smart phones, smart TVs, and smart cars; so it was only a matter of time before we had smart toothbrushes! Smilez Pediatric Dental Group is always on the lookout for new and upcoming technologies for our practice. We want to let everyone know about technologies that can help them improve dental hygiene. This new smart toothbrush is really neat; especially for our tech-savvy children and ...

Good Nutrition Leads to Healthy Mouths
At Smilez Pediatric Dental Group, we know the most common oral health diseases are tooth decay and periodontal disease (or gum disease), and both are among the easiest to prevent. One of the most common ways we recommend to boost your child's oral health is by improving their diet, because you (and your mouth) truly are what you eat. A healthy diet can lead to a healthy mouth and body, while an un...

Snacks for Healthy Teeth
Concerned parents often ask 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 confused about which kinds of after-school snacks can actually be beneficial for teeth. Left to their own devices, children might pick the sugary snack that comes in colorful packaging. There are, however, choices that are much better for your ch...

How to Care for a Teething Baby
If your baby is crying, irritable, drooling, and chewing on hard objects, he or she is likely teething. Although some discomfort while your baby is teething is inevitable, learning a few basic approaches can ease painful gums and soothe your frazzled nerves. Caring for a teething baby can be challenging but with the right approach, you can help alleviate their discomfort and make the process more ...

How to Prevent Early Childhood Tooth Decay
Early childhood tooth decay, often referred to as baby bottle decay or baby bottle rot, poses a significant threat to the dental health of infants and young toddlers. This condition occurs when sweetened liquids, including milk and formula, are allowed to linger on the developing teeth, leading to decay and potential long-term consequences. In this comprehensive guide, we'll explore the causes of ...

Our Top Blogs of 2023
Our team enjoyed researching these topics and writing about them for our readers. We hope you found them educational, insightful and informative. If you have any topics you’d like us to write about in 2024 let us know. Happy New Year and we look forward to seeing you soon! FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS WHEN LOOKING FOR A NEW PEDIATRIC DENTIST Choosing a pediatric dentist for your ...