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Cutting Back on Sugar: How Your Pediatric Dentist Can Help
Excessive sugar consumption not only poses a threat to dental health but also contributes to poor eating habits that can persist into adulthood. With a significant portion of American children's calories derived from added sugars, it's crucial to instill healthy eating habits early on. At Smilez Pediatric Dental Group of Loudoun, we understand the importance of promoting nutritious choices for you... -
Common Dental Problems in Children and How to Prevent Them
Dental health is a crucial aspect of overall well-being, and it starts from an early age. Children, in particular, are prone to various dental problems due to their developing teeth and habits. As parents and caregivers, it is essential to be aware of these common dental issues in children and take preventive measures to ensure their oral health remains pristine. This blog will explore some of the... -
4 Tips to Keep Your Child’s Teeth Healthy This Fall
Fall is right around the corner, which means now is the time when families start to enjoy pumpkin spice, apple pie, and other wonderful treats. While the harvest season is definitely a great time for food, it's also a time when it's important to pay close attention to your dental health as well as your child's. But how can you take good care of your teeth while also enjoying all that fall has t... -
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 ... -
2016 Dental Insurance Benefits Do Expire
2016 Dental Insurance Benefits: Use or Lose Fall is one of the busiest times of the year for many of us. Children and parents are still adjusting to the new school year, fall sport seasons are winding down and everyone is preparing for Thanksgiving, the holidays and end of the year celebrations. Not to mention mom and dad are still working hard providing for the families. With all this activit... -
How much do you know about your baby’s teeth?
Human teeth are fascinating, don't you think? They are the hardest human body part, and in fact, pieces of teeth often survive cremation. Like most mammals, we have baby teeth, or what biologists call deciduous teeth. Unlike our biological brethren however, ours don't appear in the mouth at birth. The teeth are growing, but typically don't appear in the mouth for six to twelve months. All About B... -
How To Find The Right Pediatric Dentist In Loudoun County
Finding a pediatric dentist for your child can feel like a daunting challenge. There are so many, and there’s no easy way to compare them. It can take a lot of time and legwork, and so many people put it off. As inconvenient as it is, you can’t put off finding a pediatric dentist too long; of child's oral health is too important. Here are some tips to make the process easier. Ask For Referr... -
The World’s First ‘Smart Toothbrush’ Can Improve Dental Hygiene
Smilez Pediatric Dental Associates of Loudoun is always on the lookout for new and upcoming technologies for our practice. We want to let our family, friends and patients know about anything that can help them maintain exceptional dental hygiene. This new toothbrush is pretty cool; especially for our technically savvy kids and parents. We bet a lot more toothbrush makers will start producing th... -
An Orthodontist Will Take Care of Your Child’s Braces. Our Loudoun County Pediatric Dentist Will Take Care of Their Teeth.
You’ve worked hard to instill in your child the importance of good oral hygiene, and you couldn’t believe he was actually excited when your Loudoun County pediatric dentist suggested he might soon need to join the 80 percent — the 80 percent of American adolescents currently undergoing orthodontic treatment, but he was! And so here you are; his braces are on for the long haul and you’re wo... -
Which type of mouthwash is best?
Taking care of your oral health involves a daily regimen of brushing, flossing, and rinsing to prevent tooth decay and bacterial infections. Though you may have asked us which toothbrush to use, few patients at Smilez Pediatric Dental Group ask about mouthwash. However, different mouthwashes you might choose will have varying effects on your oral health. So which type is best for you? Gum He...
