It would be silly to send your little one onto the football field or basketball court without his jerseys, so why wouldn’t you send him without his custom-made athletic mouth guard. Your child’s mouth guard should be standard part of her athletic uniform. Children’s athletic mouth guards protect delicate teeth from being knocked out or
Read more →Children are resilient little creatures. Throughout a child’s life, he will endure many bumps and bruises. Yet each tiny scratch still breaks a mother’s heart. It’s no fun seeing your baby in pain, especially when you’re not sure how to take the pain away. Dental emergencies usually occur when kids play contact sports. However, it’s
Read more →Children are extremely susceptible to cavities because of sugary snacks and drinks. Manhasset, NY pediatric dentist Dr. Kimmy recommends limiting sweet snacks and juices to reduce kids’ cavities. To better explain cavities to our little patients, Dr. Kimmy created the idea of sugar bugs. These pesky tooth insects eat the acid produced from sugar and
Read more →Just as adults should, teenagers should see the dentist every six months for a routine dental checkup. Manhasset, NY pediatric dentist Dr. Kimmy examines teeth, gums, occlusion, and oral habits during your child’s dental exam. At this age, children are old enough to manage their own oral hygiene. Dr. Kimmy will teach proper brushing and
Read more →If you forget to schedule your child’s dental exam, you’re not alone. Many parents wait until an oral issue arises before they remember to schedule their kid’s dental cleaning. Manhasset, NY pediatric dentist Dr. Kimmy recommends that parents make an appointment before their elementary school kid begins the new school year. She encourages parents to
Read more →New parents are amazed to learn that baby dental care begins before any teeth emerge. Your baby was born with a full set of teeth; they’re just hiding below the gums until it’s time to make their big debut. While those two front teeth are adorable to look at, parents need to take proper measures
Read more →A visit with Manhasset pediatric dentist Dr. Kimmy is fun and educational. She teaches you and your child ways to maintain a happy, healthy smile. Your child’s first dental visit should happen before he or she is a year old, but oral hygiene should begin before that. Dr. Kimmy recommends that parents use a clean
Read more →Watching your child experience an uncomfortable toothache can be tough, especially when you can’t identify the cause. Is the pain coming from a pesky food particle lodged between two teeth? If your child is a teenager, the pain could be from a cavity or the eruption of their wisdom teeth. The two issues are easily
Read more →It’s important to take children to pediatric dentist Dr. Kimmy, rather than a general dentist, because she’s specialized in treating and caring for the unique needs of children. Children’s dental health differs from adults’ because they need to learn good oral hygiene habits. Adult teeth often experience wear and tear that ruins their health and
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Dental fear is a real condition that affects many Americans. It is estimated that dental fear affects about 9 to 15 percent each year. It can prevent you from attending much-needed dental checkups and cleanings, which can ruin the health of your mouth. Parents can help their child enjoy dental appointments by making it a
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