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8 Fun and Educational Oral Hygiene Activities for Kids at Home
As parents, we all know how challenging it can be to get our kids excited about brushing their teeth and maintaining good oral hygiene habits. However, instilling these habits early on is crucial for their dental health and overall well-being. The good news is that oral hygiene doesn't have to be a mundane task; it can be turned into a fun and educational experience for kids right at home. In this...

The Bitter Truth: How Sugar Can Impact Children’s Teeth and Cavities
Maintaining good oral health is crucial for overall well-being, especially during childhood. As parents, it’s essential to understand the potential harm that excessive sugar consumption can cause to our children’s teeth. This blog post will delve into the relationship between sugar, tooth decay, and cavities, shedding light on the importance of instilling healthy dental habits in our kids. ...

Should Children Use Mouthwash And At What Age?
Should Children Use Mouthwash and At What Age? With so many different mouthwashes available it’s difficult to know which one is best for your children to use. Although you can introduce your child to toothpastes like My First Colgate™ from infancy, however, it is typically recommended that you wait to introduce them to mouthwash until 6 years of age. Mouthwash should be spit out, just l...

Is Fluoride Bad for Toddlers?
There has been some confusion lately about the safety of fluoride. Three years ago, the American Dental Association (ADA) began recommending that parents use a smear of fluoride toothpaste as soon as teeth erupt. Up until that point they had been advising parents to wait until children were at least two years of age. This has left many parents wondering whether or not fluoride is safe for toddlers...

Fun Dental and Teeth Facts
Kids are fascinated by science and biology, especially the human body. As children begin to practice good oral health, parents can make it fun by sharing fun facts about their teeth and mouth. Below are ten interesting "did you know" facts about teeth and dentists from your friends at Smilez Pediatric Dental Group and Colgate. If you’re child is right handed, they'll more than likely chew on...

Your 2016 Dental Insurance Benefits Will Expire
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 ...

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 Associates 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 chil...

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 t...

Gum Disease and Your Child
At Smilez Pediatric Dental Group, we know that unfortunately, gum disease can exist in your child’s mouth without you even knowing. In fact, your child may be suffering from the beginning stages of periodontal (gum) disease without noticing any pain or discomfort. Since gum disease can be undetectable, it’s critical to watch for the warning signs in order to prevent the disease from growing wo...

Children’s Dental Health Month
Now that Children's Dental Health Month is coming to a close, Smilez Pediatric Dental Group made a presentation at the Carousel Child Development Center in Manassas VA!...