Little Grinner's Blog

Jul 10, 2021

You know the drill? Types of restorations your dental provider may recommend

One of the most common questions I hear in the pediatric dental office is “why fill baby teeth when they’re just going to fall out?”. Baby teeth serve many purposes for your child! Baby teeth are important for your child’s 1) diet...

Jun 21, 2021

Oral Trauma & Mouthguards

Is your child involved in sports? Do you worry or think about how their teeth could be affected during the activity? If so, this post was written for you! Whether your child is active in contact sports or limited or...

Jun 09, 2021

Snacking During A Pandemic: Choosing Healthy Snacks And Beverages For Your Child’s Teeth When Stuck At Home

Do you catch yourself, or your kids, snacking more than usual these days? Have you noticed your grocery bill increasing because of how much time is being spent at home? I don’t know about you, but the pantry in our...

May 20, 2021

Should my child have dental sealants?

Have you taken your child to the dentist and left with a recommendation for dental sealants? There is a strong chance you answer yes here. Dental sealants are a common recommendation and a form of preventive dentistry, especially for children...

May 04, 2021

How do thumb sucking and dummy use affect children’s teeth?

One of the most common questions and concerns among parents of young children is how to break an oral habit that involves thumb-sucking or using a dummy. Sucking is a natural reflex, and infants develop these habits in the womb....