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Protecting Little Teeth: How to Prevent and Manage Bruxism in Children
When we think of bruxism, the fancy word for tooth clenching and grinding, we often picture it as a problem that plagues grown-ups. But here's a surprising fact: it affects kids too. A study in the Dental Press Journal of Orthodontics revealed that 36.8% of preschool...
Orthodontics and Beyond: The Direct Connection Between Straight Teeth and Overall Health
Orthodontics, the field of dentistry that deals with straightening teeth, is an important component of a child's dental journey. Believe it or not, around 45% of kids may need braces to address functional issues like a misaligned bite. Yet, up to 75% of children can...
Gratitude Treasure Hunt: Finding Reasons to Be Thankful for Healthy Teeth
Gratitude, like a special superpower, can fill us with happiness and positivity by helping us appreciate the wonderful things in our lives, both big and small. In this blog post, your kids are about to embark on a gratitude treasure hunt. But there's a twist—the...
Smile-Friendly Foods: The Best Foods to Eat During Orthodontic Treatment
In North America, approximately 4 million people younger than 18 are wearing braces, and four out of every five people in braces are minors. What you eat matters when you're on an orthodontic treatment journey to a perfect smile. Discover the essential role of...
Orthodontics and Sports: How to Keep Your Young Athlete’s Smile Safe
Keeping Their Smiles Safe We do a lot to keep our children safe and healthy. We strap them into those car seats for as long as possible, ensure they keep those seatbelts on, and chase after them with a helmet when they go on a bike ride. But when your child is active...
Seal the Deal: Why Dental Sealants for Your Child Are Worth It
Dental Sealants—The Molars’ Superhero Hearing your child has a cavity is a very common occurrence. Sure, you might try to get your little one to brush and floss as they should, but those cavities sometimes sneak through the cracks. Literally. But did you know that...
Repairing Little Smiles: A Guide to Restorative Dentistry for Children
Welcome to We Make Kids Smile, where we believe in keeping every child's smile vibrant and healthy. In this guide, we'll explore the world of restorative dentistry for children. This vital branch of dentistry focuses on repairing damaged or decayed teeth, including...
5 Worst Halloween Candies for Your Teeth and What to Eat Instead
It’s Spooky Season It’s that time of year again. Your neighborhood has begun to mimic the latest horror movie, and your children are counting down the days until the inevitable sugar rush. You may or may not be looking forward to this. Halloween and trick-or-treating...
Ways That Building Healthy Smiles Boosts Self-Confidence in Kids
Confidence Is Key! Most people won’t argue this fact: feeling good about yourself can go a long way to improving your life. No matter how hard we try to keep it from affecting us, we’re constantly fed images of the “perfect” person. One way or another, these things...
Dry Mouth Remedies for Kids: 10 Tips and Tricks for a Happier Mouth
We’ve all been there… We’ve all had those days where our mouth just feels like we took in a bite of sand. We drink water, but it isn’t always the magic fix that we hoped it would be. Dry mouth is a common problem, and our children aren’t immune! Sometimes, we are...
Toothbrush Treasure Hunt: A Fun and Educational Oral Health Activity for Kids
Teaching Kids About Oral Hygiene Teaching kids about oral health is important, but let's face it, discussions around brushing, flossing, and caring for teeth aren't typically a child's idea of fun. That's where we come in with a creative approach. By turning oral...
The Impact of Crossbites on Oral Health: Why Treatment Is Important
Bite Issues? You’ve likely heard of an overbite and underbite, but have you heard anything about crossbites? What are they exactly? And how are you supposed to fix them before they create issues that can affect your child all throughout their life? Though the idea of...
