Summit Smiles Children's Dentistry

A recent study in the U.S. showed that on average, 31% of students aged 6 to 12 years old had reported absences from school due to dental issues. That's a lot of missed school! You can help bring the average down by brushing twice a day for 2 minutes and paying us a visit to catch any problems early! #2min2x

The temporomandibular joints, called TMJ, are the joints and jaw muscles that make it possible to open and close your mouth and there are several disorders that are associated with these joints. If you have chronic pain in your lower jaw area, you could have a problem with this complex group of muscles and bones. If you have questions give us a call!

Congratulations Manissa!!! She is our Cavity Club Winner for the month of March!

Here in the United States, we buy around 14 MILLION GALLONS of toothpaste every year! That’s enough to fill 21 Olympic sized swimming pools! #DentalFAQ

Thumb sucking is a natural reflex for children, but if it goes on too long it can have lasting effects on oral health. If your child is having trouble breaking the habit we have some tips that can help! #DentalFAQ

Did you know that fibrous vegetables like celery and carrots help scrub teeth and freshen breath as you eat them? The other health benefits are just a bonus! #Dental

Congratulations Sara for being our June no cavity club winner!

It’s very common for adult teeth come in behind baby teeth (sometimes called "shark-teeth". A little wiggling will generally help the baby tooth to fall out within two months. If it doesn’t, give us a call and we can easily remove the tooth if needed. The permanent tooth should then slide into place!

While it may be hard to believe, the acidity and high sugar content of fruit juice can be hard on kids' teeth. Eating whole fruits & vegetables, and drinking water is always a better option!

Did you know that potato chips can be harder on kids' teeth than candy? Starchy foods can get stuck in between teeth and in hard to reach crevices giving bacteria plenty of sugar to snack on!

Happy Cinco De Mayo from all of us here at Summit Smiles Children's Dentistry!!!

Jack and Cash always have so much fun visiting us. We are so happy to have them as our patients!

What's the best drink for kids teeth? Forget the sodas and sports drinks. Even frequently drinking fruit juice can bathe your child's teeth in sugar. Instead, pick plain tap water! Fluoridated tap water has shown to reduce cavities by as much as 18%-40% in children!