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Dental X-rays are an important tool used by dentists to identify, locate, and diagnose any problems with your child’s teeth. X-rays provide Dr. Ben Kwok with a detailed photo of your child’s teeth, bones, and the supporting…

Now that schools are out for most kids, it’s time to get outside, soak up some sun, and enjoy a healthy picnic with your family and friends. Here at Little Smiles of Delaware, we want to recommend a few tooth-healthy foods to…

If your child is undergoing orthodontic treatment and you’re planning a summer vacation, there are a few things you can do to be prepared. Plan on packing a few things to bring with you on vacation, including the following:

Having dental work done can be very stressful for children, but the anxiety may not end once the procedure is over. Some children feel nervous after getting dental work done. Luckily there are a few ways for parents and…

Your child’s baby teeth will play a vital role in his or her future smile. Baby teeth serve many functions and it’s just as important to care for them as it is to care for adult teeth. In order to keep your child’s teeth…

The advancement in orthodontic device technology is quite impressive in recent years. Because of all the devices and treatments available today it has become increasingly popular for people of all ages to begin orthodontic…

Now that spring has arrived, many of us know that it’s time to clean the house. However, spring cleaning doesn’t just pertain to your job or your house, it should also be part of your oral health routine. Regular preventative…

Baby teeth are important to the development of your child’s health and his or her adult teeth. Because of this, we here at Little Smiles of Delaware will do all we can to save the baby teeth from being prematurely extracted.…

Tooth sensitivity can be miserable, especially for children who have weaker tooth enamel. Sensitive teeth can cause pain when chewing, speaking, or even breathing cool air. The main cause of tooth sensitivity is the wearing…

It may surprise you to learn that around 75% of American children are consuming some form of caffeine every day. This can be blamed on increased coffee and energy drink consumption among children. It’s obvious that caffeine…