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Low Profile One of the main reasons why Invisalign is as popular as the name suggests is that it is almost invisible. Unlike traditional braces, Invisalign is less conspicuous. This is a great benefit for children and teens who can often be confident. Oral Hygiene is Easier It can be difficult to get children to…
Kids grow up. Every parent knows that, and knows the mixed feelings that come with it. When they’re toddlers we take them to a pediatric dentist, like those at Smile Center For Kids. How do we know when the time has come to transition to a general dental practice? Generally speaking, pediatric dentists see their…
The thought of your child needing dental fillings can be intimidating, but with the right information and preparation, it doesn’t have to be. Here we will discuss what you need to know about pediatric dental fillings and how they can help maintain your child’s dental health. When Are Fillings Necessary? Fillings are necessary when a…
There are many different dental appliances used with pediatric patients today. Braces are still the #1 method used for straightening teeth and correcting misalignment in children’s teeth. They work by putting pressure on the teeth or jaws to move them into a preferred position. Today’s braces are not the “mouthful of metal” we know from…
Are manual toothbrushes obsolete? Would you believe people have been asking that question for more than fifty years? At Smile Center For Kids, we assure parents everywhere that the answer is no. When it comes to maintaining your dental health, and your children’s, an old-school manual toothbrush is up to the task. “Wait a minute,”…
Different from general anesthesia, which leaves a patient unconscious, dental sedation is intended to simply to lessen a child’s anxiety or pain during dental visits. In some cases, a child may become somewhat drowsy or less active while sedated, but this will reverse after the procedure is completed and the sedative wears off. When Would…
Dental health is an important part of everyone’s life, but for children, it is especially important. Children can often get cavities and require fillings to restore their teeth to health. This process can be intimidating for parents and caregivers, so here are the basics of what you need to know about your child’s tooth fillings.…
Hello, friends of Smile Center for Kids! If you haven’t visited our blog in a while, we welcome you back. It has been an extraordinary month at our practice. We continue to achieve extraordinary results with our precision smile makeovers. If you have never seen our photo gallery of smile makeover patients, you are probably…
Lock your child in a closet. Sew your mouth shut. Wear a shock collar that’s sensitive to sugar particles. At Smile Center for Kids we understand how hard it is to avoid sweets altogether at Halloween and other sugar-filled holidays. We encourage both unfettered joy and healthy living for all of our patients. Moderation in…
As a parent, your child’s dental health is paramount to you. You would do anything to keep their teeth healthy and strong. You might have noticed that your child’s teeth seem to be more resilient than yours. Have you ever wondered why? In this blog post, we’ll explore why children’s teeth are more resilient and…
