Don’t Fall for These Misleading Myths About Fluoride

One 2012 study in the Journal of Pediatric Dentistry found that more than 65% of parents using bottled water did not know what levels of fluoride it contained. Knowing this, it's clear to see that both children and adults alike are woefully misinformed about the essential facts of fluoride. Without further ado, let's debunk some of the most misleading facts about how fluoride affects your teeth an Learn More

Back to School Season Is Coming: Here’s How to Make Sure Your Child Eats a Healthy Lunch

Summer is coming to an end, and it won't be long until the school season starts and parents have less control over their children -- specifically, their diets. It's one thing if you pack a lunch for your child each day, but if they're eating food from the cafeteria, it's important to be wary of each day's choices. Eating the wrong foods can hurt not only your children's overall health, but their d Learn More

Top Tips to Prepare Your Child for Dental Sedation

As dental professionals like those at Smilez Pediatric Dental Group have gained advanced training in the proper ways to employ and monitor the use of pediatric dental sedation, its practice is becoming more widespread. Today, as many as 250,000 pediatric dental sedations are performed each year. That being said, it's important for parents to understand their role as well when it comes to pediatric Learn More