Preparing nutritious, on-the-go lunches for kids feels like a monumental task on its own. The added balancing act of finding snacks that won’t damage braces can seriously limit options during busy back-to-school seasons. To make piecing together portable meals easier,…
Author: Sally Baker
Advancing technology offers no shortage of modern solutions to assist with maintaining oral health discipline day-to-day—especially for busy kids and teens juggling chloride levels. We put together this list of our favorite dental apps and tools perfect for supporting your…
When those first tiny teeth make their debut appearance in your infant’s grin, it’s perfectly natural to find them impossibly cute and perhaps not give them much more thought. After all, they’re destined to fall out in childhood anyway, right?…
The arrival of spring has us itching to fling open the windows, clear away clutter, and give our homes a refreshing deep clean. But what about doing a little “spring cleaning” for your family’s oral health routines too? The shifting…
For children with braces, finding a Halloween costume that’s both fun and orthodontic-appliance friendly can present an added challenge. Lucky for your little ones, we have lots of creative ideas to make the spooky season a breeze even with a…
As a parent, keeping up with your child’s evolving oral health is so important—but it can be tricky to discern what smile changes are purely cosmetic or tied to standard development vs. true orthodontic problems in the making. Many underlying…
We understand that visiting the orthodontist is not something every child looks forward to with great enthusiasm. But that’s exactly why we’ve crafted such an intentionally upbeat, welcoming office environment catered directly to our young patients. We want kids to…
During your child’s orthodontic treatment, there may be lots of curiosities that come up surrounding braces, retainers, and other aspects of realigning their unique smile. To help provide clarity, we’ve put together answers to some of the common questions we…
We know that visiting the orthodontist for the first time can feel a little nerve-wracking for kids and parents alike. But never fear! Our goal is to make sure your child’s initial appointment at our pediatric practice is welcoming, gentle,…