The Importance of Pediatric Dentistry: Nurturing Healthy Smiles for a Lifetime
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Dr. Ryan R. Smith
- Feb 9
- 1 min
Childhood Gum Disease
MANY HEALTH ISSUES rarely impact children, but that’s not the case with gum disease. Harmful oral bacteria don’t care how old we are, and...
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Dr. Ryan R. Smith
- Feb 8
- 1 min
Childhood Gum Disease
MANY HEALTH ISSUES rarely impact children, but that’s not the case with gum disease. Harmful oral bacteria don’t care how old we are, and...
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Dr. Ryan R. Smith
- Jan 26
- 2 min
BEING LIP-TIED OR TONGUE-TIED
IT’S COMMON to be tongue-tied in the sense of not being able to get your words out, but a tongue tie is also an actual medical condition,...
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Dr. Ryan R. Smith
- Jan 16
- 3 min
The History of Fluoride and Healthy Teeth
The history of fluoride's connection to public dental health is fascinating. For the better half a century, trace amounts of fluoride...
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Dr. Ryan R. Smith
- Jan 2
- 1 min
When a Child Gets a Toothache
TOOTHACHES ARE NEVER fun, particularly for little kids who might not know what’s happening. They can be caused by a variety of things and...
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Dr. Ryan R. Smith
- Nov 19, 2022
- 2 min
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, 2022
- 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, 2022
- 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 6, 2022
- 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, 2022
- 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 30, 2022
- 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, 2022
- 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, 2022
- 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, 2022
- 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 14, 2022
- 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 5, 2022
- 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, 2022
- 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 5, 2022
- 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 15, 2022
- 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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