How Do Dental Sealants Prevent Cavities?
AS A PARENT, maybe you spend a lot of your time worrying about whether your child’s teeth will develop cavities. Obviously, it’s critical...
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Dr. Ryan R. Smith
- Nov 5
- 2 min
What’s Causing Caries in Childhood?
TWO OUT OF every five kids develop one or more cavity by the time they turn eleven. That makes dental caries the most common disease of...
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Dr. Ryan R. Smith
- Oct 27
- 1 min
When Is Thumbsucking a Problem?
can have a negative impact on a child’s teeth and jaws if the habit lasts beyond the toddler years. A Healthy Self-Soothing Habit In...
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Dr. Ryan R. Smith
- Oct 5
- 1 min
Attention Parents: Follow These Teeth Tips
PARENTS CAN DO a few different things to give their kids' smiles a healthy start. Find a Toothbrush They Like, and That's Effective The...
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Dr. Ryan R. Smith
- Sep 13
- 2 min
Cavities: The Most Common Childhood Disease
The go od news? Cavities are preventable. The bad news? Unfortunately, most kids (40%) still get them by the time they turn eleven. This...
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Dr. Ryan R. Smith
- Aug 29
- 1 min
When Is Thumbsucking a Problem?
While it may "pacifiy" a crying child, finger-sucking and pacifier habits that lasts beyond the toddler years can harm your child’s jaws...
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Dr. Ryan R. Smith
- Aug 2
- 1 min
When to Expect Baby Teeth to Appear
A COUPLE OF the most significant rites of passage in childhood are the first baby teeth and the first adult teeth. We’re here to give...
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Dr. Ryan R. Smith
- Jul 5
- 2 min
A Parent’s Guide to Teaching Dental Habits
First, prioritize the health of baby teeth—even though they'll be replaced with permanent teeth, keeping them cavity-free is essential....
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Dr. Ryan R. Smith
- Jul 5
- 2 min
How To Face The First Dental Visit Like a Boss
It's not just the pediatric dentist who can make your child feel at home in the dental chair. You can do a lot, too! Dental care is...
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Dr. Ryan R. Smith
- Jun 13
- 2 min
How to Protect Against Childhood Tooth Injuries
You may not believe it, but tooth injuries are a huge risk for kids of all ages. Children are born with 20 baby teeth and get their...
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Dr. Ryan R. Smith
- May 4
- 2 min
What Can Parents Do About Teething?
As a parent, you’re no stranger to your kids getting sick. You’ve probably had to deal with a runny nose, fever, and diarrhea from time...
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Dr. Ryan R. Smith
- Apr 19
- 1 min
Training a Generation of Flossing Masters
NEXT TO BRUSHING, the best tool we have for preventing tooth decay and gum disease is daily flossing, which is why it’s important to help...
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Dr. Ryan R. Smith
- Apr 4
- 2 min
What’s Your Plan for the First Loose Tooth?
MOST ADULTS can still remember when we lost our first baby tooth. We remember how it happened to us. If it took longer for us to lose a...
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Dr. Ryan R. Smith
- Mar 14
- 2 min
What to Pack in Your Child's Braces Care Kit
YOUR CHILDS DAILY LIFE WITH BRACES can be affected in many minor and unexpected ways. The best way to minimize any inconveniences is to...
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Dr. Ryan R. Smith
- Mar 8
- 2 min
Women In Dentistry
Today is International Women's Day. What better day to recognize two women dentists who trailblazed the path for women in all dental...
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Dr. Ryan R. Smith
- Feb 24
- 3 min
The Brush Up on Oral Health for National Children's Dental Health Month.
The American Dental Association (ADA) celebrates National Children's Dental Health Month in February. This national health observance...
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Dr. Ryan R. Smith
- Feb 10
- 2 min
Your Child's Toothbrush
Parents often struggle to select their own toothbrushes with so many to choose from, and it's even harder to make the proper selection...
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Dr. Ryan R. Smith
- Sep 9, 2020
- 2 min
Teaching Your Child How To Be A #FlossBoss
HAVING A HEALTHY SAWGRASS KIDS SMILE isn't only about brushing their teeth twice a day. It's also about flossing, and daily flossing...
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Dr. Ryan R. Smith
- Jul 27, 2020
- 2 min
Your Child's First Dental Checkup
IS THERE ANYTHING better than the #smile of a happy child? To a #parent, not much comes close. An important part of keeping those smiles...
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Dr. Ryan R. Smith
- Jul 27, 2020
- 2 min
Building a Healthy Smile
WE ALL KNOW how important #dailybrushing and #flossing are to a growing child’s smile. We know about scheduling regular dental...
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