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A sad young girl laying on a bed in the background of someone pouring medicine onto a spoon
March 23rd, 2020
Orthodontic treatment can sometimes cause discomfort as the teeth are gently guided into the correct position. This seems to be one of the biggest concerns for people about to undergo orthodontic treatment as “are braces…
Picture of various foods with calcium in them such as milk, and cheeses
March 9th, 2020
You may remember hearing as a child that drinking your milk would give you strong healthy bones! As it turns out, our parents were right; getting enough calcium is vital for growing children. And not just for their bones, but…
labial frenectomy
February 24th, 2020
A frenectomy is an oral procedure during which a frenum in the mouth is altered or removed with a laser. A frenum is an attachment between two soft tissues in the mouth, including the cheeks, lips, and gums. The two types of…
girl with orthodontic headgear
February 10th, 2020
Headgear is any type of orthodontic appliance that may strap around the head in order to exert additional pressure onto the teeth. Not everyone who undergoes orthodontic treatment will end up needing headgear, but it is an…
young teen girl smiling
January 27th, 2020
Lingual braces are a lesser-known orthodontic option and can be much more practical and subtle than traditional metal braces. Lingual braces are placed on the back of the teeth instead of on the front, but there are other…
Family smiling
January 13th, 2020
Mouthwash is a very important part of anyone’s at-home oral hygiene routine. Mouthwash kills the germs that cause gingivitis, dental cavities, and plaque buildup. In addition to cleaning the mouth, mouthwash also freshens the…
Child receiving a dose of cough syrup
December 23rd, 2019
Now that the chillier winter weather is here, parents are bracing themselves for the cold season! Schools, preschools, daycares, and even playgrounds are all breeding places for the germs that kids are all too happy to share!…
Little child with Santa hat
December 18th, 2019
Even though your kids have likely already made their holiday wish lists known for weeks, the gift of good oral health probably isn’t on that list! As a parent, you know that, while it’s great for kids to get gifts they want,…
Young girl taking a selfie
November 27th, 2019
The most common childhood disease is tooth decay, and the CDC has discovered that around 20% of childhood cavities aren’t even treated. This is a scary statistic and it saddens all of us here at Little Smiles of Delaware.…
Child looking longingly out a window
November 13th, 2019
According to a study in the Journal of Public Health Dentistry, kids who grow up in dysfunctional households are more likely to experience dental cavities, tooth decay, and other dental disease. Additionally, children who…