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We all want our children to have bright, healthy smiles that last a lifetime. As parents, one of the most important steps we can take to ensure their oral health is to instill good brushing habits at an early age. But how long should kids brush their teeth? In this comprehensive guide, we will provide… Continue Reading How Long Should Kids Brush Their Teeth?

At Bright Healthy Smiles, we prioritize your child’s dental well-being. One essential aspect of pediatric dentistry is the use of crowns on baby teeth. You might wonder why a child’s primary teeth require crowns or how they benefit your little one’s oral health. Let’s explore the significance of crowns on baby teeth, the reasons they… Continue Reading Protecting Your Child’s Smile: Everything You Need to Know About Crowns on Baby Teeth

Teething is a significant milestone in a child’s development that brings both excitement and challenges for parents. It’s not uncommon for parents to associate various symptoms with teething, including fever. Let’s explore the question, “can teething cause fever?” and shed light on the truth behind this common belief. Join us as we separate fact from… Continue Reading Can Teething Cause Fever?

When it comes to teeth, there’s always something new to learn. Innovations like fillings and toothbrushes had a long and rich history before they reached our mouths, and cultural norms can vary wildly — or be oddly similar — throughout place and time. Which famous author became a tooth-removal evangelist? What animals have far more… Continue Reading 8 Interesting (and Weird) Facts About Teeth

What is an abscess?● It is a sign of an infection from a buildup of pus. In children, it is usually located on the gumsabove the affected tooth. It may or may not be accompanied by pain or swelling.● Abscesses in baby teeth can affect the development of permanent teeth growing underneath thebaby tooth and… Continue Reading Tooth Abscesses: What are they and what do Ido if I see one on my child?

“Without free, big outdoor movement play, children “…are more likely to be clumsy, have difficulty paying attention, trouble controlling their emotions, utilize poor problem-solving methods, and demonstrate difficulties with social interactions.” Angela Hanscom, “The decline of play in preschoolers — and the rise in sensory issues,” Angela Hanscom, Washington Post  Angela Hanscom is a pediatric occupational therapist and author. Her article, “The… Continue Reading The Decline of Recess and the Rise of Clumsy Kids

Why kids do it and how to break the habit Why kids do it and how to break the habitMany parents are concerned about their child’s pacifier, thumb sucking, or finger sucking habits. They may wonder if itis harmful, at what age it should stop, or what may happen if it does not stop.If you… Continue Reading Pacifier and Thumb Sucking:

Daily: Let your toothbrush air dry ● Most to the bad bacteria in the mouth are anaerobic, so simply letting the brush air dry (no cap on) in light will get rid of these germs. Weekly ● Clean brush weekly with hydrogen peroxide or alcohol mouthwash, then rinse brush and allow to air dry. When… Continue Reading When should I change my child’s toothbrush?