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Benefits of Back-to-School Dental Checkups for Kids in Elementary, Middle and High School
Back-to-school dental checkups are beneficial for kids at all school stages, including elementary, middle, and high school. This article will detail the specific advantages of these checkups for each stage. Elementary School Early Intervention: Detecting dental issues early in elementary school can prevent them from becoming more severe and affecting your child's overall health. Oral H...

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. ...

Afraid Of The Dentist? Helpful Tips To Calm Your Child’s Dental Fears
Most parents know how hard it is to get their children excited about going to the dentist. There are a few time-tested tips for helping your kids get over their totally normal fear of the dentist. Here are few tips that many parents found successful. Visit a fun family dentist just for kids...Like Smilez of Gainesville! :-) Even most parents will admit the dentist can be intimidat...

Smilez Pediatric Dental Group of Gainesville Announces Their Participation in National Wreaths Across America Day
Smilez Pediatric Dental Group of Gainesville announced this week they are donating wreaths to National Wreaths Across America Day at Stonewall Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Manassas, VA. On December 16th, 2017, wreaths will be laid on the gravesites of fallen soldiers at over 1200 locations around the world. Everyone is welcome to attend, even if you are not able to lay out wreaths. The Ceremony w...

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...

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...

How to Prevent Early Childhood Tooth Decay
You may have heard it referred to as baby bottle decay or baby bottle rot. Early childhood tooth decay occurs when sweetened (as well as those that are naturally sweet) liquids are left to coat the developing teeth of an infant or young toddler. Some children are more prone, genetically, to teeth troubles, but that risk increases when a child is given a bottle of milk or formula as a comfort item ...

Expect Unrivaled Care from the Best Pediatric Dentist in Gainesville
Establish a relationship of trust with your pediatric dentist. Drs. Swenson, Amante, and Bhatti, along with their team of the best hygienists in Gainesville are committed to protecting your child's smile from birth to adulthood. Together we'll develop an age-appropriate plan for routine, preventive — and when necessary, restorative dental care: Exams and tooth development assessment for inf...

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...