• posted: Aug. 27, 2024

Grind, grind, grind… if your little one happens to be a teeth grinder, you may be familiar with this unpleasant sound. Teeth grinding, or what the doctor and our team Read More

• posted: Aug. 20, 2024

Parents are usually expert at taking care of their children’s injuries. You know how to disinfect a cut, soothe a bump on the head, and apply a bandage faster than Read More

• posted: Aug. 13, 2024

A study conducted in Washington State in 2004 and another conducted in Madrid, Spain in 2012 both reported findings that support a direct relationship between parents’ dental fear and their Read More

• posted: Aug. 06, 2024

Imagine that you sit down for some evening television, and during the course of the evening, you see five commercials regarding dental products. They all claim to be the best. Read More

• posted: Jul. 30, 2024

the doctor and our team at Growing Grins know that periodontal disease isn't something exclusive to adults. It can affect adolescents as well. Gingivitis, which is a milder form of Read More

• posted: Jul. 23, 2024

What is the strongest part of our bodies? Do you think it might be our bones, which help us move and protect our brains, hearts and other organs? Or could Read More

• posted: Jul. 16, 2024

When you were a child, your mother may have instructed you to drink all your milk to build strong bones. Now that you have children of your own, you may Read More

• posted: Jul. 09, 2024

You have a lot going on. School. Sports. Activities. Family. Friends. Teens lead busy lives and have busy schedules, so you need to budget your time and energy. One thing Read More

• posted: Jul. 02, 2024

School’s out and you’ve emptied your gym locker until next fall. But while you’re stowing away the football gear, the basketball warm-ups, the field hockey sticks, and all the other Read More

• posted: Jun. 25, 2024

There are many different types of dental specialties out there, so how do you know when you should see a general dentist (your regular dentist), and when you should seek Read More

• posted: Jun. 18, 2024

Halitosis is the scientific name for bad breath. It is one of the most common oral concerns, and it affects a large percentage of the population, including children. Having bad Read More

• posted: Jun. 11, 2024

Part of every dental checkup is making sure all of your teeth are strong and healthy. the doctor will have you open wide to look at your teeth, use special Read More

• posted: Jun. 04, 2024

Can you believe it’s already June? Today, the doctor and our team at Growing Grins thought we’d let you know that June is National Smile Month, so it’s a good Read More

• posted: May 28, 2024

“But they are only baby teeth; won’t they just fall out?” Our team at Growing Grins has had these questions asked many times from parents over the years. Primary teeth, Read More

• posted: May 21, 2024

“The purpose of all war is peace.” - Saint Augustine Fire truck sirens, baton twirlers, marching bands covering patriotic tunes, colorful floats, costumes, and millions of red, white, and blue American Read More

• posted: May 14, 2024

Dental emergencies are bound to come up when you have young children. the doctor and our team want to you to be prepared in case you run into a difficult Read More