Kids love the summer. Going out to play with their friends, playing outside and being on summer vacation will make them want to go out and enjoy the sunshine. Although it’s a fun and enjoyable time, it’s important to remember the importance of oral hygiene health. There will undoubtedly be hazards around and they will […]
Unfortunately, most children are prone to cavities and tooth decay. As a leading provider of pediatric dentistry in Columbus, we’ve seen the numbers of children with cavities rising year after year. It’s a serious issue, and you can’t ignore it. Thankfully, there are ways to prevent cavities in the first place. At Hines Little Smiles, […]
At a certain point, you’re going to need to let go and let kids make their own decisions or even mistakes. This is certainly true when thinking about oral health. When they reach a certain age, usually, the early teens, you need to step back and let them take care of their own oral health […]
All children should visit a dentist by their first birthday. Finding a good pediatric dentist may mean the difference between a pleasant, successful first experience and an experience that may not be be the greatest. It is important that you find a dentist that takes good care of your child’s teeth while making the visit […]
Mouthwash can be a great tool in helping you and your child get clean teeth and gums. Different types of mouthwash have different benefits. Some benefits can include preventing tooth decay, reducing plaque. But there are just so many products on the market right now and it can be so hard to know what to […]
Being a new parent is an overwhelming and beautiful thing. You can be so excited and so scared all at once. It’s quite the feeling. At the beginning there seems like there is so much information to take in and you worry that you may not be able to remember it all. Don’t worry. It […]
Did you know that childhood cavities are the most common, chronic childhood disease? But, on the bright side, they are also almost entirely preventable. The first place to start is with your child’s baby bottle. What is baby bottle tooth decay? This sort of decay happens during infancy as you can tell by the name […]
Preparing for emergencies can be tough because they happen out of nowhere and have to be taken care of immediately. Having a plan for what you can do in case of an dental emergency may just make the difference between keeping or losing a tooth. If you as a parent or guardian are prepared and […]
The dentist can be a scary place for anyone. Especially for a child with anxiety. Some children enjoy going to the dentist office but for others it can truly be a terrifying thing that can cause actual physical responses and emotions. As a parent it is important for you to know that dental anxiety is […]
No child likes cavities, and getting a cavity filled has never been on their “favorite memory” list. Even though cavities are quite common in childhood, they are almost totally preventable! Here at Hines Little Smiles, we strive to make each visit pleasant, but working to prevent childhood cavities is definitely the best course of action […]
