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Bright Healthy Smiles articles with toddler dental care tips for NYC families
Child's toothbrush

When should I change my child’s toothbrush?

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 ...
Tongue ties and lip ties in babies

Tongue and Lip-Ties: Could my baby have one?

One of the most controversial issues in breastfeeding is the role of the tongue and lip-tie. Just about every medical and parenting website discusses thesediagn...

“Our very own Dr. Amr M. Moursi (President of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry) was featured in the New York Times about oral hygiene”

Winter skin care for kids

Winter Skin Guide

Cold, harsh climates and dry indoor air during winter can take a toll on you and your child’s skin. Keeping your skin healthy all season long takes just a littl...
Tooth fairy

Questions I Have Answered About the Tooth Fairy

Recently, I’ve been getting a lot of questions from my five-year-old son about the tooth fairy. Whereas Santa Claus has an extremely rich and detailed backstory...
Skin cycling routine

Skin Cycling

What is skin cycling? ● Skin cycling is a method of keeping over-exfoliation from damaging the skin and promoting skin recovery ● It is a nighttime routine base...
End-of-summer skin care

End of Summer Skin Guide

The sun feels so good and there are plenty of benefits to soaking up natural Vitamin D on a regular basis. However, the sun gives off ultraviolet (UV) light tha...
Summer hair care

Summertime Hair Guide

Between the sun, sand, and sea, our hair goes through a rough period while summer is in full swing. The sun’s heat and rays damage hair, particularly chemically...