Pediatric Dentistry: The benefits of dairy

May 27th, 2026

When you were a child, your mother may have instructed you to drink all your milk to build strong bones. Now that you have children of your own, you may hear yourself parroting those instructions you received years ago. Getting enough dairy is essential for young children whose teeth are growing. A child who consumes…
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Straight Talk about Your Smile

May 20th, 2026

Are you thinking about getting braces or aligners? Are you already in orthodontic treatment? If so, you already know that braces and aligners help straighten teeth and create a confident, beautiful smile. And those visible benefits are amazing! But orthodontic treatment has an even more important purpose than creating a beautiful smile—and that’s protecting and…
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Using Sippy Cups Successfully

May 13th, 2026

Congratulations! Your child is beginning to leave her bottle behind and has started to use her first sippy cup. And the best training cup is one that makes the transition from bottle to cup an efficient, timely, and healthy one. The Right Training Cup While a “no spill” cup seems like the perfect choice for…
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My child is getting blood blisters; is this normal?

May 6th, 2026

Thanks for the question. The “blisters” you are referring to are actually a normal part of losing baby teeth. Sometimes when teeth start to come through, children experience some bleeding under the skin, which typically causes small blisters or bruises on your child’s gums. The blisters, bluish in color, will disappear once the tooth comes…
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