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Dr. Ryan R. Smith
Jul 24, 20232 min read
Celebrating a Decade of Smiles
We are thrilled to share the excitement of our pediatric dental practice's 10-year anniversary celebration! Over the past decade, we have...
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Dr. Ryan R. Smith
Jun 8, 20232 min read
The Importance of Pediatric Dentistry: Nurturing Healthy Smiles for a Lifetime
Welcome to Sawgrass Pediatric Dentistry, where we believe in building a foundation of oral health and creating beautiful smiles that last...
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Dr. Ryan R. Smith
Feb 9, 20231 min read
Childhood Gum Disease
MANY HEALTH ISSUES rarely impact children, but that’s not the case with gum disease. Harmful oral bacteria don’t care how old we are, and...
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Dr. Ryan R. Smith
Feb 8, 20231 min read
Childhood Gum Disease
MANY HEALTH ISSUES rarely impact children, but that’s not the case with gum disease. Harmful oral bacteria don’t care how old we are, and...
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Dr. Ryan R. Smith
Jan 26, 20232 min read
BEING LIP-TIED OR TONGUE-TIED
IT’S COMMON to be tongue-tied in the sense of not being able to get your words out, but a tongue tie is also an actual medical condition,...
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Dr. Ryan R. Smith
Jan 16, 20233 min read
The History of Fluoride and Healthy Teeth
The history of fluoride's connection to public dental health is fascinating. For the better half a century, trace amounts of fluoride...
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Dr. Ryan R. Smith
Jan 2, 20231 min read
When a Child Gets a Toothache
TOOTHACHES ARE NEVER fun, particularly for little kids who might not know what’s happening. They can be caused by a variety of things and...
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Dr. Ryan R. Smith
Nov 19, 20222 min read
How Do Dental Sealants Prevent Cavities?
AS A PARENT, maybe you spend a lot of your time worrying about whether your child’s teeth will develop cavities. Obviously, it’s critical...
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Dr. Ryan R. Smith
Nov 5, 20222 min read
What’s Causing Caries in Childhood?
TWO OUT OF every five kids develop one or more cavity by the time they turn eleven. That makes dental caries the most common disease of...
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Dr. Ryan R. Smith
Oct 27, 20221 min read
When Is Thumbsucking a Problem?
can have a negative impact on a child’s teeth and jaws if the habit lasts beyond the toddler years. A Healthy Self-Soothing Habit In...
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Dr. Ryan R. Smith
Oct 5, 20221 min read
Attention Parents: Follow These Teeth Tips
PARENTS CAN DO a few different things to give their kids' smiles a healthy start. Find a Toothbrush They Like, and That's Effective The...
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Dr. Ryan R. Smith
Sep 13, 20222 min read
Cavities: The Most Common Childhood Disease
The go od news? Cavities are preventable. The bad news? Unfortunately, most kids (40%) still get them by the time they turn eleven. This...
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Dr. Ryan R. Smith
Aug 29, 20221 min read
When Is Thumbsucking a Problem?
While it may "pacifiy" a crying child, finger-sucking and pacifier habits that lasts beyond the toddler years can harm your child’s jaws...
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Dr. Ryan R. Smith
Aug 2, 20221 min read
When to Expect Baby Teeth to Appear
A COUPLE OF the most significant rites of passage in childhood are the first baby teeth and the first adult teeth. We’re here to give...
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Dr. Ryan R. Smith
Jul 5, 20222 min read
A Parent’s Guide to Teaching Dental Habits
First, prioritize the health of baby teeth—even though they'll be replaced with permanent teeth, keeping them cavity-free is essential....
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Dr. Ryan R. Smith
Jul 5, 20222 min read
How To Face The First Dental Visit Like a Boss
It's not just the pediatric dentist who can make your child feel at home in the dental chair. You can do a lot, too! Dental care is...
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Dr. Ryan R. Smith
Jun 13, 20222 min read
How to Protect Against Childhood Tooth Injuries
You may not believe it, but tooth injuries are a huge risk for kids of all ages. Children are born with 20 baby teeth and get their...
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Dr. Ryan R. Smith
May 4, 20222 min read
What Can Parents Do About Teething?
As a parent, you’re no stranger to your kids getting sick. You’ve probably had to deal with a runny nose, fever, and diarrhea from time...
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Dr. Ryan R. Smith
Apr 19, 20221 min read
Training a Generation of Flossing Masters
NEXT TO BRUSHING, the best tool we have for preventing tooth decay and gum disease is daily flossing, which is why it’s important to help...
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Dr. Ryan R. Smith
Apr 4, 20222 min read
What’s Your Plan for the First Loose Tooth?
MOST ADULTS can still remember when we lost our first baby tooth. We remember how it happened to us. If it took longer for us to lose a...
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