Pediatric Dentistry Blog

  Pacifiers help soothe fussy babies, but many parents are concerned about the effects of these long-term soothing devices. Although pacifiers can indeed contribute to tooth decay and affect the growth of children's mouths and teeth, these problems only occur when they're used incorrectly. W...

It’s an established fact that genetics have an impact on a person’s overall health. But did you know they can also determine how teeth develop? Characterized by very small teeth, microdontia is a common oral health problem that often runs in families. Adults affected by microdontia may ...

Streptococcus Mutans and Your Baby’s Oral Health  There’s no doubt babies are kissable, but there’s good reason to take pause before you pucker up. Kissing your baby on the lips may increase their baby’s chances of developing cavities.  Parents who share food, dr...

The Importance of Having a Dental Home – and Why Every Baby Should See a Dentist “By Age 1”  New parents often wonder when their child should first see a dentist. The short answer is their first visit should be by their first birthday. That's the view of the American Academ...

Ankyloglossia, better known as a tongue-tie, is among the most common obstacles nursing mothers and babies face. A baby has a tongue-tie when the piece of skin connecting the baby’s tongue to the floor if their mouth is too short. This restricts movement of the tongue, making it difficult for...

WINNING SMILES CANDY BUY BACK Dear Parents, Your Participation is essential and your support shows your family the importance of dental hygiene - Great feeling of helping thers and earning a few dollars at the same time.  Most importantly, your family will have a ton of fun hanging with u...

You're chomping on ice, or perhaps a piece of hard candy when you notice something hard in your mouth that doesn't melt or dissolve. You get a bad feeling as you come to the realization that this mystery object, is in fact, a piece of broken tooth. Although the enamel that covers your tee...

The Importance of Mouthguards Imagine what it would be like if you suddenly lost one or two of your front teeth. Smiling, talking, eating — everything would suddenly be affected. Knowing how to prevent injuries to your mouth and face is especially important if you participate in organized sp...

Fluoride   Fluoride is well known for helping to strengthen teeth. Not many people actually know what fluoride is; they just know it’s something that benefits their mouth. Fluoride is often referred to as nature’s cavity fighter – and for good reason! Fluoride, a ...

Dental Sealants   Even someone with a very vigilant dental hygiene routine can still be susceptible to cavities. Certain people are simply more prone to dental cavities due to the shape and structure of their teeth. If your dentist notices you or someone in your family is prone to advanced d...

Baby Teeth: To Pull or Not to Pull By age 3, most children have all 20 of their primary teeth. However, you only have about three years or so without much tooth-related drama. Those teeth that likely have caused your child so plenty of pain as they were coming in and so much stress for you are ca...

This past weekend, we participated in the annual Make Lemon Aide Foundation for CP’s 4th Annual Walk/Run/Roll in Lauren's Shoes 5K & 1 Mile Accessible Walk! We were honored to be involved with this special event! Find out more about the organization here - http://www.makelemonaide.or...

For children, a trip to the dentist can be overwhelming. Whether your child already suffers from anxiety or is simply nervous for an upcoming procedure, your dentist may recommend some level of sedation for the procedure to be successful and for your child to be comfortable. Many parents get worried...

The benefits of sealants for children and adults! Sealants are extra protection for your teeth. Your mouth’s natural cleanser, saliva, rinses away bacteria and keeps the smooth surfaces of teeth fairly clean. Fluoride is also most beneficial on the smooth surfaces of teeth. But what about the...

For the 10th year in a row, Dr. Michael Foley (“Dr. Mike”) and his staff at Winning Smiles Pediatric Dentistry are inviting children and schools in the area to bring in their Halloween candy and earn $1 per pound! Last year, Foley collected over 5,000 pounds of Halloween and hopes to...