Wellspring Pediatric Dentistry Blog

Mouth Myths: 3 Falsehoods About Pediatric Dentistry

January 10, 2025

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As a new parent, you likely have many questions about what’s best for your child’s dental health. You might have heard conflicting information from well-meaning family or friends who have unwittingly shared misinformation about managing your little one’s grin.

Plenty of false rumors regarding the proper care of kids’ smiles have seemingly become “common knowledge” but might hurt their teeth or gums. Continue reading to learn about 3 myths about pediatric dentistry that you shouldn’t believe!

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Cavity-Free Smiles During Cold & Flu Season: 3 Tips to Follow

November 7, 2024

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little girl blowing her nose with tissue

Cold and flu season has arrived, which means there’s a good chance your children have already or will soon begin sneezing, coughing, and combatting a stuffy nose. While your focus may be trying to help them feel better with various over-the-counter medicines and sprays, you might unknowingly be giving them things that can negatively affect their smile. Instead of simply treating a sore throat or runny nose, you might also need to address cavity-stricken teeth. Here are 3 ways to safeguard your children’s teeth while helping them feel better.

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Spooky Sweets: A Parent’s Guide to Halloween Candy Choices

September 16, 2024

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Halloween is a magical time filled with costumes, spooky fun, and plastic pails brimming with candy! But while your child shivers with anticipation for sweet treats, you’re probably quaking with fear at the prospect of cavities. After all, not all candies are equal when it comes to dental health. So, which ones should they gobble up, and which should be left at the bottom of the candy bowl? Continue reading to see the best and worst that Halloween candy has to offer.

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Get an A+ This Semester with These Oral Health Tips

July 18, 2024

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With summer ending and back to school season right around the corner, it’s easy for daily routines to get thrown off track and important things like oral hygiene to get lost in the shuffle. Thankfully, the start of a new semester is the perfect opportunity to get back on track and establish new, healthy routines that will have your family acing their oral health exams this school year!

Here are a few ways you can help protect your kids smiles this fall!

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5 Facts About Children’s Oral Health That You Might Not Know

June 17, 2024

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Little girl pretending to brush her smile with dental toy

Taking care of your own teeth is one thing. But taking care of your child’s? That comes with a little more pressure. There’s a lot to be aware of too, so we don’t blame you if you’re feeling overwhelmed. Whether or not you’ve had time to do your research while looking after your little one, we know five oral health facts that can help you out. So step right up and keep reading to learn how you can protect their teeth!

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How Your Pediatric Dentist Can Save You from a Complicated Summer Vacation

May 6, 2024

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Two kids with floaties running on the beach

It’s summer, which probably means you’ll soon be taking the kids to faraway beaches for vacation. You have a lot of preparation to do, and that’s without adding a dental checkup to your to-do list! You might be thinking it’ll be better to take care of the family’s oral health after vacation.

That might seem like the easier option now, but visiting your pediatric dentist before summer vacation could make life less complicated. Before you get swept away with grocery shopping and packing, keep reading to learn more.

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