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Pediatric Dental Health Tips for Families

Welcome to our collection of pediatric dental health tips NYC parents can put to use right away. A resource for families navigating pediatric dental care and orthodontic development. Our blog covers practical topics, developmental milestones, and answers to common questions, all informed by our approach to thoughtful, personalized care.

Oral Health Advice for Kids and Parents

As a pediatric dentist blog Manhattan parents can rely on, every article is written or reviewed with input from our board-certified team — from baby teeth tips for NYC parents to guidance on braces, nutrition, and healthy habits.

A Pediatric Dental Blog From Our Upper East Side Team

Browse the latest articles below, or schedule a visit if you have a question about your own child.

Bright Healthy Smiles articles with toddler dental care tips for NYC families
Summer skin care

Summertime Skin Guide

As the weather gets warmer, keep these tips top of mind to keep your skin healthy and happy! 1. SPF•WEAR SUNSCREEN! This is the most fundamental tip for summer....
Starfish on the beach for summer smile tips

Six Tips for Healthy Summer Smiles

Your dental health is important throughout the whole year, but the excitement of summer makes it easy to accidentally neglect your teeth. Here are six tips for ...
Young patient holding a puzzle toy before meeting our IV sedation children's dentist team in Manhattan

Poor Oral Health More Likely for Children With Heart Conditions

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...
Dr. Emanuela Corielli

Featured in City Kiddies Newsletter

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 tip...
Two sisters smiling after gentle kids root canal treatment at our NYC pediatric practice. Two smiling children after a comfortable pediatric sedation dentistry visit in NYC with laughing gas.

Early Childhood Dental Visits

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 dent...
Happy smiling kid

Nutrition and Oral Health

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 prope...
Dr. Corielli teaching child

Why are children starting orthodontics so young?

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 orthodontis...
Dr. Corielli with client

Brushing Baby Teeth

Name: Emanuela Corielli, DDS Company:  Bright Healthy Smiles Contact info: ph: (212) 355-7760, email: info@brighthealthysmiles.com How many years have you ...