When we think about first dental visits, we all worry about making the child's first dental visit as comfortable as possible for the children. But what about the parents?
Here are a few things that we want all parents to know:
1) Don't worry about perfection (we never expect it)
2) It's okay to be nervous! (your child AND you)
3) We love questions (all of them!)
4) We care more than just about your child's teeth!
Shark teeth you say? It IS Shark Week but not those shark teeth!
When your children start getting their new grown up teeth, you may also notice that the new tooth is growing behind their baby tooth. Many parents come ask us - "is this something we need to worry about?" The great news is, this is extremely common! We call this "Shark Teeth." Shark teeth is when the new adult teeth grow in a row behind the existing baby teeth, creating two rows of teeth, similar to sharks! Most of the time, we don't have to worry about shark teeth. Once the baby tooth falls out, the new adult tooth will drift into the space, even though it has grown in behind the other tooth!
With Valentine's Day around the corner, here are a few things that you can do to show your teeth some extra love! 
Brush to your favorite song 2x/day for 2 min each time
Choose red colored healthy snacks such as strawberries, raspberries, tomatoes, and bell peppers!
Show your dental family some love by visiting us at least twice a year!
Happy new year! Here are some healthy habits for your teeth to start off 2026 amazing!
1) Change out your toothbrush - we recommend changing out toothbrushes every 3 months.
2) Drink more water! - always keep a water bottle closeby to your child for easy access whenever they get thirsty! This helps to reduce the amount of sugary drinks they may consume otherwise.
3) Don't forget to make your regular check ups with your dentist and your child's dentist! We want to see you every 6 months to make sure your teeth are healthy and strong!
