Tips to Break Your Kids’ Candy Addiction

Halloween is over. You did it! You managed to keep all your children happy, avoided any costume disasters, and actually even enjoyed yourself in the process. But after the treats comes the truly tricky part. Now that you have thousands of pieces of candy safely stashed away around the house, it’s up to you as a parent to not let your kids sugar addiction progress into anything damaging. If your Learn More

Avoid These 3 Sneaky Snacks to Keep Your Kids’ Teeth Strong

At Smilez Pediatric Dentist Loudoun, we’re dedicated to protecting your child’s smile through expert dental care and smart nutrition guidance. Below are the three common “popcorn snacks” that may seem harmless but can harm developing teeth—plus proactive tips you can use today. 🚩 1. Sticky Fruit Chews & Gummies The ProblemSticky candies like fruit chews and gummies cling to teeth long after t Learn More

4 Ways to Get Your Kids to Stop Being Afraid of the Dentist

Unless you're a miracle worker, then we know how hard it is to get your kids to actually be excited about going to the dentist. That doesn’t mean they have to be terrified of going, however. There are a few time-tested tips for helping your kids get over their totally normal fear of the dentist. Here are four of our favorite ways to change the way your children view dental care for good. Visit Learn More