Christmas is an exciting time for children. The thrill of the season provides lots of enjoyment, from travel to visit family, parties with friends, time off from school, lots of presents, and of course, plenty of sweet treats. The seemingly unending supply of cookies, candies, and other sugary treats invites everyone, children, especially, to indulge […]
Teeth are important to a child’s early development. They help your child chew and speak properly and save space for the adult teeth to come. By age three, when most children have a full set of primary teeth, they are also developing self-image and self-esteem. By beginning dental care at an early age, you are […]
Many children have a fear of going to the dentist. It’s a normal reaction for young kids when faced with the unfamiliar. All the new sights, sounds, and people involved in a trip to the dentist are intimidating if they aren’t prepared for the experience. Take action early on to ease your child’s fears and […]
Healthy teeth and gums are an important part of your child’s overall development and wellbeing. Primary teeth require proper care as they affect speech and the future growth of permanent teeth. Children must learn good oral hygiene practices early in life so they can carry them forward into adulthood. Proper oral care starts with a […]
Since your child’s baby teeth will fall out anyway, it might seem safe to assume that you don’t need to take care of them as much as permanent teeth. However, if your child’s baby teeth develop cavities or fall out prematurely, your child might suffer from dental issues well into adulthood. Here’s why your child […]
According to the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, it’s recommended that a child sees a dentist either by age one, or within six months after their first tooth erupts. But, that first visit obviously isn’t about teaching your baby to take care of their teeth. It’s more of an educational tool for you, as a […]
If you want to avoid dental health issues in your child, it is important that you teach them good habits from a young age. But many parents are unsure about when they should start brushing their child’s teeth with toothpaste. As soon as your child is born, it is vital that you clean their gums […]
If an adult has a toothache, they will wait a few days to see whether the pain subsides and if it doesn’t, they will seek the advice of a dentist. Unfortunately, when children experience a toothache, they do not know that they need to seek treatment from a pediatric dentist and they are not always […]
Dr. Hines and her team here at Hines Little Smiles offer a range of services to ensure that your children’s smiles stay bright and healthy. However, alongside the cleanings, check-ups, and preventive pediatric dentistry services we offer (like dental sealants), ensuring an excellent dental care routine at home is crucial. No part of this routine […]
At Hines Little Smiles, we provide a wide range of pediatric dentistry services to not only address issues your child is facing but also to prevent issues that may arise in the future. Dr. Hines and the rest of our team offer dental sealants as one such preventative treatment. In many of our patients, we […]
