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St. Patrick's Day

On March 17, everyone has a little Irish in them. St. Patrick’s Day is a joyous celebration of Irish heritage. The holiday originated as a commemoration of Saint Patrick, who Read More

Taking Care of Your Toothbrush

One of the best ways to take care of your teeth is to brush them twice each day for two minutes each time. And brushing works even better when you Read More

Your Bright Smile

Your bright smile means you’re happy, and it’s catching! Sharing your smile makes the people around you happy, too! And you can make sure your smile is as bright as Read More

Can children be at risk for developing periodontal disease?

the doctor and our team hear this question a lot. While many people believe periodontal disease is an adult problem, studies have indicated that periodontal disease, also known as gum Read More

Getting to the Bottom of Chewing Gum Myths

It's a moment many of our patients have experienced. One second you're chewing on a piece of gum, then suddenly you forget to keep chewing and swallow the entire rubbery Read More

The Importance of Oral Health Care for your Child

February is National Children’s Dental Health Month, so it’s a great time for our team at Growing Grins to talk about the importance of getting proper oral health care for Read More

Pediatric Dentistry Q&A

Today, the doctor and our team at Growing Grins thought we would answer some of the most frequent questions about pediatric dentistry and oral health we hear from parents. What constitutes Read More

When Is a “Cavity” Not a Cavity?

Is this a trick question? After all, you and your family probably already know quite a lot about cavities: It all begins when bacteria-filled plaque sticks to teeth and starts to Read More

What Your Dentist Checks During a Checkup

You’ve been going to Growing Grins for a while now, so you pretty much know what to expect when you get to our GILBERT, Arizona office. You’ll see the doctor, your Read More

Good Dental Hygiene Impacts Overall General Health

There are many ways in which your oral health has an impact on your overall general health. There are naturally occurring bacteria in the mouth. Some of those bacteria, including Read More

My child is getting blood blisters; is this normal?

Thanks for the question. The “blisters” you are referring to are actually a normal part of losing baby teeth. Sometimes when teeth start to come through, children experience some bleeding Read More

Using Sippy Cups Successfully

Congratulations! Your child is beginning to leave her bottle behind and has started to use her first sippy cup. And the best training cup is one that makes the transition Read More

Let’s Talk About Fluoride

So much of parenting is a balancing act. Making sure your child has enough play time and enough nap time. Crafting meals that are both healthy and appealing. Making sure Read More

How to Make Brushing Fun

Let’s call it the cranky phase. Let’s call it the “Mom, I don’t want to” stage. When kids are little, getting them to brush can be a challenge. They bite Read More

Happy Holidays! Healthy Holidays!

It’s the holiday season! With so much to do and so much going on, you want to be at your best. We have some ideas to help make your season Read More

Wrong Time/Wrong Place?

In a perfectly predictable world, your child’s teeth would come in—and fall out—right on schedule, right in place. But life isn’t perfectly predictable, and teeth can erupt—or fail to erupt—in Read More

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