Baby teeth are also called primary teeth or deciduous teeth. The process when a child’s baby tooth goes through the gums and becomes visible above the gum line is called tooth eruption.… Read the rest
Maybe your kids love candy a little bit too much, or they don’t take care of their teeth regularly, despite your best efforts. Cavities can be annoying, painful, and embarrassing for kids; not to mention how expensive they can be for you to fix.… Read the rest
If you found this article, you’re probably researching different ways to get your child to enjoy the dentist office (or at least not put up a big fuss).… Read the rest
Things happen. Especially with children, things happen—scrapes, bruises, and of course, baby teeth falling out prematurely. Though the two former issues seem more immediate, baby teeth falling out are definitely an issue that needs to be dealt with as soon as possible.… Read the rest
Parents need to be prepared for anything, including dental emergencies. Knowing ahead of time what to do when your child has a knocked out tooth, an excruciating toothache, or any other dental problem will make it much easier to deal with the issue.… Read the rest
Brushing, flossing, and regular dental appointments will certainly go a long way toward protecting your child’s teeth from decay, but these habits won’t make them completely resistant to cavities.… Read the rest
Taking care of an autistic child (or a child with any type of developmental disability) presents unique challenges for dental care providers as well as parents.… Read the rest
It is the responsibility of parents and caregivers to make sure their children have access to quality oral health care and practice good oral hygiene.… Read the rest
Tooth decay occurs when plaque forms on the teeth. Plaque is a film created by bacteria that sits on the teeth and eventually causes damage if it is not removed.… Read the rest
Smiles 4 Keeps provides high quality dental care for kids and teens with special needs. We operate with the understanding that providing this type of care often requires extra time and attention to detail, and we are committed to providing each patient with the best dental care possible.… Read the rest
Out of concern for our patients and staff, our office is following the recommendation of the Centers for Disease Control and avoiding close contact with people. Our offices are closed with the exception of our Scranton office. All scheduled appointments are cancelled. The Scranton office will only be seeing emergency patients. Please call 570-346-7760 for emergency service.
We apologize for any inconvenience.
Be well and stay safe,
The Smiles 4 Keeps team.
