Month: June 2025

First Visit, Big Smiles: Preparing Your Child for the Dentist

Posted on June 12, 2025

There’s a first time for everything. First steps, first words, and a first time in a dentist’s chair. And like all those other “firsts,” your child’s first dental visit lays the groundwork for a lifetime of good dental health. However, let’s be honest: a visit to the dentist’s office isn’t exactly at the top of… Read more »

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When the Tooth Hits the Floor: What to Do in a Pediatric Dental Emergency

Posted on June 9, 2025

No one plans for a dental emergency. One minute your kid’s grinning from the top of the slide, the next they’re holding their mouth, crying, and you’re trying to remember whether you’re supposed to find a dentist or just offer a popsicle. It’s unsettling, to say the least. But here’s the thing: you don’t have… Read more »

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How Thumb Sucking and Pacifiers Shape Your Child’s Smile

Posted on June 6, 2025

It starts so simply. A thumb, a pacifier, or something else small and familiar that your child turns to for comfort. Maybe it calms them before bed or helps them feel safe in new places. It’s natural, even beautiful in its way, how instinctive these self-soothing habits are. However, like many things that grow quietly… Read more »

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