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Getting Ready for Your Kid’s First Dental Visit

February 17, 2016

By Growing Smiles Pediatric & Family Dentistry

Preparing for your kid’s first dental visit doesn’t have to be difficult. In fact, the process can be fun for both you and your child. Checking Out the Office When you call to schedule your child’s first visit, ask if it would be okay to bring him or her in for a quick look around. … Continued

Dental Activities for Toddlers

January 1, 2016

By Growing Smiles Pediatric & Family Dentistry

Teaching your child about proper dental hygiene is important. Taking care of your teeth at a young age helps ensure the good habit will continue into adulthood. Here are some activities to teach your toddler proper brushing techniques.

Help! I Have Bad Breath

December 9, 2015

By Growing Smiles Pediatric & Family Dentistry

“Help! I have bad breath,” he cried, keeping his hands firmly over his mouth and his face averted… If this sounds like an all-too-familiar horror story, perhaps it’s time to face the facts and find a treatment either at home or in the dentist’s chair at Growing Smiles of Voorhees. First off, it’s important that … Continued

Dental for Your Baby 101

November 16, 2015

By Growing Smiles Pediatric & Family Dentistry

As a parent there are a million questions running through your mind when bringing a new baby home, and thinking about your baby’s teeth before you can even see them is probably not top of the list. However, knowing things such as when to schedule your child’s first dental appointment or how to handle their … Continued

4 Easy and Creative Tooth Fairy Ideas

September 10, 2015

By Growing Smiles Pediatric & Family Dentistry

Losing a tooth is a huge milestone in a child’s life. It is also an amazing opportunity for you and your family to bond and form lasting memories. We can almost all think back on our childhoods and remember putting our tooth under our pillow at night. That’s why the our friendly staff at Growing … Continued

6 Delicious Foods That Are Good For Your Teeth

July 22, 2015

By Growing Smiles Pediatric & Family Dentistry

It seems like people always talk about what not to eat and what not to do to be healthy, but some foods are actually good for your teeth and promotes a healthy smile. Positive preventative measures don’t always have to entail cutting out the things we love, so lets hear it for these foods that … Continued

Fear the Dentist? No More!

July 10, 2015

By Growing Smiles Pediatric & Family Dentistry

Fear of the Dentist? (Sedation Dentistry) Do you suffer from from dental anxiety? Do you have kids that seem to have inherited this trait? You’re in good company! It’s estimated that up to 30% of the U.S. population feels anxious or nervous about going to the dentist, even for something as simple as a routine … Continued

The Pediatric Dentist Difference

June 8, 2015

By Growing Smiles Pediatric & Family Dentistry

What’s the difference between a pediatric dentist and general? As the name implies, pediatric dentists like Dr. Sonny Sekhon treat pediatric patients, but the age range of their patients isn’t all that sets them apart from general dentists. Pediatric dentistry is an actual specialty in the dental field, not just a patient age preference. This … Continued

9 Surprising & Fun Facts about Teeth

May 2, 2015

By Growing Smiles Pediatric & Family Dentistry

Did You Know? Fun Teeth Facts… All vertebrates have teeth, meaning all creatures with a backbone. The number, size, shape, and positioning of teeth vary by species, but human and animal teeth have the same basic makeup: a mixture of calcium, phosphorus, and mineral salts. If it’s challenging to get your family members interested in … Continued

5 tips to get your child to brush

March 24, 2015

By Growing Smiles Pediatric & Family Dentistry

When it comes to brushing teeth, adults are often as guilty as kids at skipping this important hygiene habit. Growing Smiles of Voorhees sympathizes with the daily struggle of trying to get your child to brush his or her teeth. The bathroom can be chaos in the morning, and bedtime can stretch out an eternity … Continued

Getting Ready for Your Kid’s First Dental Visit

Dental Activities for Toddlers

Help! I Have Bad Breath

Dental for Your Baby 101

4 Easy and Creative Tooth Fairy Ideas

6 Delicious Foods That Are Good For Your Teeth

Fear the Dentist? No More!

The Pediatric Dentist Difference

9 Surprising & Fun Facts about Teeth

5 tips to get your child to brush

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