We have a new “Name This Stuffed Animal” contest for April!
This cute fishy needs a name! Can you help us? We will choose our favorite name at the end of the month. If your name is chosen then you get to keep it!!
She is our fabulous office manager, and we love her! Congratulations!
Our awesome patient guessed the closest number of candies in the Valentines jar! She guessed 262 and the exact number was 272! Congratulations!!
Fluoride is a naturally-occurring mineral, that helps to prevent cavities by making enamel more resistant to the acid attacks that cause tooth decay.
The “systemic” effect: The fluoride we take in our bodies from food and beverages starts to strengthen enamel of our teeth when they’re forming and before they even break through the gums and erupt into the mouth.
The “topical” effect: After teeth erupt, fluoride helps rebuild (remineralize) weakened tooth enamel and reverses early signs of tooth decay. When you brush your teeth with fluoride toothpaste, or use other fluoride dental products, the fluoride is applied directly to the surface of your teeth. Even the fluoride in food and beverages provides a topical effect because it becomes part of the saliva which bathes the teeth all day long!
Drink Water with Fluoride: “Fluoride is naturally found in most all water sources, rivers, lakes, wells and even the oceans. For the past 70 years, fluoride has been added to public water supplies to bring fluoride levels up to the amount necessary to help prevent tooth decay.
Community water fluoridation is like drinking milk fortified with Vitamin D or eating bread and cereals enriched with folic acid. Before water fluoridation, children had about three times as many cavities. Because of the important role it has played in the reduction of tooth decay, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has proclaimed community water fluoridation one of ten great public health achievements of the 20th century. Studies prove water fluoridation continues to help prevent tooth decay by at least 25% in children and adults, even with fluoride available from other sources, such as toothpaste. Today, almost 75% of the U.S. population is served by fluoridated community water systems.”
Use Toothpaste and Mouthrinse with Fluoride: Look for one with the ADA Seal of Acceptance to make sure it contains fluoride. Brush twice daily (morning and night) with fluoride toothpaste. For children under 3 years, use a “smear” or less than the size of a grain of rice. For children 3-6 years, use a pea-sized amount. Remember to supervise your child’s brushing and make sure the toothpaste is kept in a safe place away from where children can access it alone. For children older than 6 years, they can start to use a fluoride mouthrinse after brushing and then spit it out. At this age they should have developed swallow reflexes.
Visit Your Dentist for a Professional Application: A dentist can professionally apply fluoride gel, foam or varnish to the teeth every 6 months at regular check-ups if you or your child are at high risk for tooth decay.
For more information and sources for our blog post, please visit https://www.mouthhealthy.org/en/az-topics/f/fluoride
March 7-13th is National Dental Assistants Week!
We love our Smiles For Kids dental assistants: Brittany, Jessica, Roger & Beverly! They are all wonderful with kids and make the dental visit experience fun!
We truly couldn’t take care of our awesome patients without YOU!!
We have a new “Name This Stuffed Animal” contest for March!
This cute fishy needs a name! Can you help us? We will choose our favorite name at the end of the month. If your name is chosen then you get to keep it!!
“She has been helping a lot with exams and offers a helping hand when needed!”
She is our awesome dental assistant and has been on the team for 4 years! She mostly assists in treatment with the doctors, but helps out everywhere! Congratulations Jessica!
Congratulations to our birthday party winner!! She had a fun 5th birthday party with awesome front yard signs!! What a special time celebrating with the family!
Congrats to our awesome patient Paige for winning our January’s Contest!! She named the teddy bear, “Bearoncey” like Beyonce! Haha!
Key take-aways:
Water is best!
If your child has a sweetened drink as a treat, it’s best at a mealtime, not for snacks.
Over-consumption of unhealthy drinks can lead to obesity, diabetes and tooth decay.
A preference for drinking water is learned, just like a preference for sweets!
Let your child choose a fun cup and/or straw at the store to encourage drinking water out of!
Check out our newest animal to name for February.
This cute little zebra needs a name! Can you help us?
We will choose our favorite name at the end of the month. If your name is chosen then you get to keep it!!
We are so excited to announce our first Employee of the Month for the New Year!
“Roger is easy going!
“Roger is always willing to help wherever needed, steps in and answers phones in the front and fun to work with!”
“Roger is always willing to help, positive, willing to learn new things, drama-free and puts in the work/effort!”
Hey everyone! Our Valentines Day Contest has begun! Count the candies in the jar.
Whoever guesses the closest to the exact amount will win a special prize!
The contest ends Friday, February 12th!
The American Dental Association held the first national observance of Children’s Dental Health Day on February 8, 1949. The single day observance became a weeklong event in 1955. And in 1981, the program was extended to a month-long celebration known today as National Children’s Dental Health Month.
“Attitudes and habits established at an early age are critical in maintaining good oral health throughout life. By participating in the annual celebration of National Children’s Dental Health Month, members of the dental team, parents, teachers and others can help keep children’s smiles beautiful now and for years to come.”
Tooth decay is the most common childhood disease.
3 out of 5 children are affected by tooth decay.
It is 5 times more common than asthma.
51 million school hours are missed due to oral disease.
It is recommended to see the pediatric dentist by your child’s first birthday!
Brush your child’s teeth twice a day for 2 minutes. Then floss to clean in between the teeth. Parents should help with brushing until they can clearly write their own name.
Fluoride helps to make enamel stronger and protects teeth against cavities by fighting acid & erosion.
Avoid sticky snacks like gummies and crackers because those will linger on the teeth longer. Instead, try yogurt, cheese, fruits and veggies!
Water is the best drink for your teeth AND your body!
We love getting together every year to take new team photos! This year we took them at Terry Hershey Park in Memorial and it was a gorgeous day! The pictures are back and we love them!! Next time you’re in the office, check out our picture wall to see all of the awesome people that make up the Smiles for Kids Pediatric Dentistry team!!
Our team is continuing to keep healthy for you and doing whatever we can to stop the spread!
Remember to stay safe, wear a mask and wash your hands.
Together we are stronger and can fight COVID-19!!
We got lots of new stuffed animals in for the year and are so excited to present our January “Name This Stuffed Animal”.
This little teddy bear needs a name! Can you help us? We will choose our favorite name at the end of the month. If your name is chosen then you get to keep it!!
“Anitra is always willing to lend a hand and always tries to make our day flow easier.”
“Anitra is on time, productive, positive, does a lot up front and ask if we are ok in the back and helps where needed.”
“Anitra is fun to work with and a great leader!”
We sure hope that everyone is enjoying holidays with their families during this magical time of year. It is hard to believe that we made it all the way to December in this crazy 2020!
As always, we are so thankful to have you in our dental family. Thank you for a memorable year and trusting us for all your kids' dental needs. We all truly blessed to continue watching your littles grow.
This Holiday Season we were blessed to give back and picked a very deserving organization: Boys and Girls Country! Our team truly believes in the spirit of giving and helping others. We were excited to donate much needed gifts and essentials to this wonderful organization and make someone else's Christmas magical!
Merry Christmas from Smiles for Kids Pediatric Dentistry!
Welcome to Smiles For Kids Pediatric Dentistry, a place where dental health is an adventure!
Our goal is to make every child's dental experience fun, rewarding, and positive. Our team wants to make sure that each and every child leaves our office feeling like they have learned more about their teeth and oral hygiene while spending a wonderful time with us.
