The Smile Wonders Blog
Should I whiten my child’s teeth?
Having discolored teeth can cause embarrassment in a child, especially through the awkward years. A clean, bright and ‘white’ smile can boost self-esteem, as well as encourage children to maintain better oral health. In children, there are a number of causes for tooth...
When is the best time to get my baby treated for lip and/or tongue tie?
Diagnosis and therapeutic support for parents and babies with lip tie and/or tongue tie can start as soon as difficulties present. However, when we are considering a procedure to release the lip and/or tongue tie, we have to keep optimal timing and...
How do I find the best doctor for my child’s tongue and lip tie frenectomy?
Finding a good provider takes research for any child, but when you’re looking for a provider for a child with tethered oral tissues (TOTs), that decision is even more important. Not every frenectomy provider has the experience, skill, and knowledge to treat tethered...
What 3 things helped my struggling baby breastfeed?
Feeding a baby comfortably and efficiently is the most important aspect of a newborn’s life and a precious experience for a new mom. A normal frenulum is a connective band bringing two soft tissue pieces together. In some cases, if that band connects too low or tight,...
When to Make Your Child’s First Dental Visit
Age 1 visit According to the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, a child's first dental checkup should occur by age one when a dental home is established for the child. The dental home is where we can provide the foundation for continuous, comprehensive and...
Tongue Tie (Ankyloglossia): Diagnosis, Symptoms, Surgery, and More
Written by Sarah Hornsby, RDH Is a tongue tie, an issue with the frenulum of the tongue, the source of your child’s breastfeeding or speech issues? For a long time, people just didn’t seem to know much about tongue ties. In the early years of my practice, few of my...
4 Quick Steps to Prepare for Your Baby’s Lip and Tongue Tie Evaluation
Maybe you are struggling with feeding your newborn baby, and a fellow parent, Facebook friend, or Pediatrician has told you about a lip or tongue tie that might be at the root of your troubles. Now what? It can be an overwhelming thought that our little one might need...
Gum Health Is Important for Children
September is National Gum Care Awareness Month, so now is the perfect time to teach your children about gum health. The more they can keep their gums healthy, the better their overall dental health will be throughout their lives. What are the Gums For? Your gums, also...
5 Ways To Swing Back Into School Habits
As we count down the last days of summer vacation, it can be tough to get back into the school routine! By starting to re-introduce the school year routine now, the transition from summer days at the beach to sitting in a classroom can be easier and almos But how...