Do Baby Teeth Need Fillings?

It’s “just” baby teeth. Let the child lose them; they’re there to fall out eventually anyway. Baby teeth are not important… or are they? When people encounter problems with their permanent teeth, [...]

Kids Dental Crowns

Kids Dental Crowns: Silver Crowns or White? Compared to the enamel of adult teeth, the enamel of your baby’s teeth is thinner. This makes them more susceptible to cavities which can easily [...]

Teaching Kids About Sugar Bugs

Teaching kids about sugar bugs can increase their overall health as well as create great dental habits! Here are some tips from our Pediatric Dentists at Surfside. #kidsdentist

Is Nitrous Dangerous for My Kids at the Dentist?

  It’s natural for children to feel some level of anxiety or nervousness whenever they are taken to see the dentist. Remaining seated on a chair for a specific length of time and [...]

When Should My Child See an Orthodontist?

Hey Surfsiders! Today we are addressing one of the most common concerns parents have about their kids teeth, BRACES! At what age should my child see an orthodontist? For a lot of parents, a trip [...]

When Should My Child Start Using Fluoride?

Anybody who has ever been to the dentist knows that fluoride is good for the teeth. Specifically, fluoride works to strengthen the enamel of those pearly whites as well as help prevent tooth [...]

How to Support a Child Who Is Scared of the Dentist

Teaching young children about the importance of good dental hygiene is a crucial task for all parents, but that doesn’t mean that it’s a walk in the park (for both the kids and the [...]

What to Consider When Choosing a Children’s Dental Group

What to Consider When Choosing My Kids First Dental Group Your child’s first visit appointment to the dentist should ideally take place six months after his first tooth has erupted, and no [...]

Top 5 Best Foods and Drinks for Kids’ Teeth

5 Best Foods and Drinks for Kids’ Teeth It’s important to be vigilant about what your children should not eat to prevent tooth decay (that’s why many households try to minimize, if not forbid, [...]

Top 5 Tips on Cavity Prevention for Kids

As part of ensuring the continued health of their kids, parents (like you) are responsible for teaching children about proper dental care habits that should be observed. Your kids will be going [...]