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New Report says children with heart conditions could have poorer oral health. Read the latest from the CDC: https://consumer.healthday.com/poor-oral-health-more-likely-for-children-with-heart-conditions-2656620099.html

We chatted with pediatric dentist Emanuela Corielli from Bright Healthy Smiles about when you should send your kiddie to the dentist for the first time, her tips on getting rid of thumbsucking, and the truth about whether fluoride toothpaste is safe. CK: When is the ideal age to send my child to the dentist for… Continue Reading Featured in City Kiddies Newsletter

Your child’s oral health at a young age plays a significant role in their development and well-being into adolescence and adulthood. Visiting the pediatric dentist at an early age for the child’s first dental visit is the first step in promoting healthy habits not only for the child’s teeth but also their overall systemic health.… Continue Reading Early Childhood Dental Visits

When one thinks about nutrition, one thinks about the effects the food has on one’s bodies. Are we providing our body the right amount of energy and proper vitamins and minerals to keep all the processes functioning properly? While nutrition is the fuel for our body, it is important that we don’t overlook where the… Continue Reading Nutrition and Oral Health

When I grew up, braces were common in middle school and high school, but not elementary school. The general thought process back then was to see the orthodontist for the first time when all of the baby teeth fell out, which is typically around 11-14 years old.  The American Association of Orthodontists has always recommended… Continue Reading Why are children starting orthodontics so young?

Name: Emanuela Corielli, DDS Company:  Bright Healthy Smiles Contact info: ph: (212) 355-7760, email: [email protected] How many years have you been in business in NYC? Since 2006 (on my own); practicing since 1998. How did you get your start and what was your initial inspiration? Children inspire me. Forming relationships with children, getting to know… Continue Reading Brushing Baby Teeth

Bright Healthy Smiles is proud to bring innovation to pediatric dentistry, with the goal of offering the smoothest and most clinically advanced experience to our patients. We are delighted to announce the acquisition of a recent but already well-tested technology which will go a long way in reconciling parents’ reservations with the needs of timely… Continue Reading CariVu – Embracing New Technologies

Although fruit juice consumption offers some benefits, it also has potential harmful effects. High sugar content in juice contributes to more calorie consumption and the risk of developing dental caries. The lack of protein and fiber in juice can lead to abnormal weight gain. Fruit juice offers no nutritional benefits for infants younger than 1… Continue Reading AAP statement on fruit juice consumption by infants, children, and adolescents

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Snoring During Early Childhood and Academic Performance at Ages Thirteen to Fourteen Years This is an article in Pediatrics: The Official Journal of the American Academy of Pediatrics on snoring during early childhood. Check it out here!  Snoring During Early Childhood and Academic Performance at Ages Thirteen to Fourteen Years Read More