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Sports Dentistry · 

Sports Dentistry · 

Sports Dentistry · 

Sports Dentistry · 

Sports Dentistry · 

Welcome to the world of Sports Dentistry, where oral well-being meets athletic excitement! As parents, we cheer from the sidelines, celebrating every goal, touchdown and achievement but also hope our kids can avoid falls, bumps and bruises. Protective gear is essential for promoting an atmosphere of athletic well-being. When kids feel safe, they can play with confidence. When parents know that their precious athlete is safeguarded, they can relax and focus on enjoying their child’s sports experience.

According to the World Dental Federation (FDI), Sports medicine contributes to healthier athletes and better performance. The FDI recognizes Sports Dentistry as a key element of Sports Medicine and supports its role in the prevention and management of sports-related orofacial injuries and associated oral diseases. Smiles promotes athletic safety and encourages coaches to consider mouthguards a team requirement to protect the health of all athletes.

Sports Dentistry and Dental Health:

Studies have demonstrated the link between dental health and athletic performance. Young athletes who are dealing with dental challenges are fatigued and have slower recovery time. Dental well-being isn’t just about a beautiful smile. It is about keeping our young athletes at their very best and about protecting their growing smiles.

The International Association of Dental Traumatology (IADT) and the Academy for Sports Dentistry (ASD) recently issued a series of guidelines for prevention of traumatic dental injuries in youth sports. These guidelines highlight the key role that dental professionals can play in dental trauma prevention in terms of offering guidance on safety measures and providing skilled emergency care when needed. They also outline the criteria for ideal, custom mouthguard fabrication in terms of design and function.

If an athlete is involved in dental trauma, it is important to educate them and their family about taking some time off to allow proper healing, to advise on the need for future protection of any vulnerable teeth and to clarify the time when sports participation can be resumed.

Protecting Growing Smiles:

At Smiles, we are dedicated to honoring dental health. Injuries like tooth fractures, avulsions, maxillofacial injuries and even concussions are preventable with the use of a powerful game-changer: a custom fitted mouthguard. According to the American Dental Association (ADA), athletes are 60 times more likely to experience dental injuries when not wearing a protective mouthguard.

We support the use of dental protection whether the type of mouthguard is a stock, boil-and-bite, custom fitted or instrumented mouthguard. Athletes play best when they are comfortable and able to communicate clearly. An adapted mouthguard that does not fall out or move around in the athlete’s mouth is ideal. Instrumented mouthguards such as the Orb system are equipped with sensors that track an athletes performance and have been shown to improve athletic endurance.

A healthy team is a strong team! When the entire team wears their mouthguards, it becomes a routine that everyone can follow. Our in-house mouthguards are 3D printed using the latest dental printing technologies. They are designed, fabricated and reproduced digitally using a digital impression (an oral scan).

Partnering for Smiles:

At Smiles, we are your team’s biggest fans! We are here to support healthy, safe and confident athletes. From Custom fit mouthguard to emergency dental care, we are ready to support your young athlete play in joy and comfort. We are also committed to educating our athletes, their parents and coaches on the topic of Sports Dentistry to ensure that everyone understands its importance and relevance in today’s world. We are available to partner with teams to help promote the benefits of mouthguards and have sponsored several of our Smiles Champion’s teams over the years. Our team continues to collaborate with youth athletes to foster dental wellness.

Conner, an athlete who plays baseball, shares why he loves to keep coming back to Smiles.

The Smiles Tips for athlete dental well-being:

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Schedule regular dental well-being check ups.

 

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Outfit your young athlete with a comfortable custom mouthguard that is checked for its fit at routine dental visits.

 

 

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Teach proper mouthguard care: Clean, store in its case, maintain.

 

 

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Safety first: Review safety practices and protective gear wear.

 

 

 

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Be ready if bumps and falls occur: Have a first aid kit near by to address minor issues.

 

 

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Have a game plan in case of a dental bump: Collaborate with your team on how to handle emergencies and keep our office info handy!

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Schedule regular dental well-being check ups.

 

2
Outfit your young athlete with a comfortable custom mouthguard that is checked for its fit at routine dental visits.

 

 

3
Teach proper mouthguard care: Clean, store in its case, maintain.

 

 

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Safety first: Review safety practices and protective gear wear.

 

 

 

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Be ready if bumps and falls occur: Have a first aid kit near by to address minor issues.

 

 

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Have a game plan in case of a dental bump: Collaborate with your team on how to handle emergencies and keep our office info handy!

FAQ for Sports Dentistry:

How is a custom mouthguard made for my child?

The process of creating a custom mouthguard starts with a digital impression (an oral scan) of your child’s mouth. This is a comfortable experience that takes less than five minutes to complete. Once we have the digital data, we can begin designing the appliance in our CAD/CAM suite. We use more than one dental software to create the best fit for your child’s guard. We will then 3D print the appliance using our digital printing units or thermoform it over a 3D printed model of your child’s teeth.

How long with a custom mouthguard last?

Young athlete and their dentition are actively growing. Custom mouthguards need to be checked at every six month visit to ensure proper fit and function. If the fit has been altered, the mouthguard will need replacing. However, the process of doing so is streamlined and simple.

What is the mouthguard made out of?

The mouthguard is made out of an FDA approved resin that is fully cured outside of the mouth. Our SprintRay printing units are highly accurate and precise. Their ecosystem of compatible resins and curing units make the fabrication process a breeze.

Will you still check my child’s boil-and-bite mouthguard?

Our mission is to keep our young athletes safe! We are more than happy to check any mouthguard that your child is willing to wear.

What should I do if my child gets a tooth bumped on the field?

It is a great idea to have a prepared first aid kit at sporting events. These kits can be stocked with instant icepacks, gauze, wraps and bandaids for quick access. Use a clean wet cloth to stop any bleeding and assess the area. Check for loose teeth, displaced teeth and check to see if you can find the pieces of any fractured teeth in the area. These can be bonded back on, so please keep them! Place an instant ice pack on any soft tissues that are starting to swell and call our office to arrange follow up.

What should I do if my child’s baby tooth get knocked out?

Account for the knocked out baby tooth and keep it so that we can examine it. Knocked out baby teeth are not typically replanted as the body tends to consider them foreign objects and will expel them over time. Depending on the development of the replacement, permanent tooth, restorative solutions can be offered if they are needed. Most kids playing sports are in the mixed dentition phase and their primary teeth are actively being switched out for permanent ones. If you suspect any head trauma or your child feels unwell, head to the nearest emergency room for comprehensive evaluation.

What should I do if my child’s permanent tooth gets knocked out?

For any permanent teeth that are dislodged or knocked out, the best course of action is to place the tooth right back in its socket. Try not to handle the root and hold the tooth by it’s crown placing it back in its original location. Don’t worry about a perfect fit. Milk is the next best storage medium for avulsed teeth. As a third option, there are commercial tooth preservation kits like the “Save-A-Tooth” preservation kit. This is a small container filled with preserving saline to store a knocked out tooth in safely until it is replanted. It is important to never leave an avulsed tooth dry because this will reduce it’s chances of a successful replantation.

If you suspect any head trauma or your child feels unwell, head to the nearest emergency room for comprehensive evaluation. Please note that permanent tooth avulsions are very time sensitive. The first hour post avulsion is the most critical when it comes to the success of replantation.

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🦷👍 Can children’s thumb-sucking actually change the shape of their facial bones?

Prolonged sucking pressure can reshape the palate and push the upper jaw forward. But this doesn’t happen in every child that has a sucking habit. It’s like going to the gym. Some people get more out of their workouts than others. Stopping the habit can be challenging so a gentle approach is best. Talk to us about how we can support this process so that you and your child are confident, happy and sucking habit-free. 😊🌸🪥✨

Every child responds differently to habits like thumb-sucking. Factors such as intensity, frequency, and duration all influence how teeth and jaws develop over time. With the right guidance and supportive strategies, children can transition away from the habit in a positive and encouraging way. 🌱💛

💬 Has your child gone through a thumb-sucking phase? What worked best for your family? Share your experience below! 👇😊

📲 Looking for gentle guidance to help your child stop a sucking habit? Contact our office for supportive care tailored to your child.

Smiles Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics
Phone: (310) 837-6453
Email: info@smilesla.com

Address: 10582 W. Pico Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90064

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🦷👍 Can children’s thumb-sucking actually change the shape of their facial bones? Prolonged sucking pressure can reshape the palate and push the upper jaw forward. But this doesn’t happen in every child that has a sucking habit. It’s like going to the gym. Some people get more out of their workouts than others. Stopping the habit can be challenging so a gentle approach is best. Talk to us about how we can support this process so that you and your child are confident, happy and sucking habit-free. 😊🌸🪥✨ Every child responds differently to habits like thumb-sucking. Factors such as intensity, frequency, and duration all influence how teeth and jaws develop over time. With the right guidance and supportive strategies, children can transition away from the habit in a positive and encouraging way. 🌱💛 💬 Has your child gone through a thumb-sucking phase? What worked best for your family? Share your experience below! 👇😊 📲 Looking for gentle guidance to help your child stop a sucking habit? Contact our office for supportive care tailored to your child. Smiles Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics Phone: (310) 837-6453 Email: info@smilesla.com Address: 10582 W. Pico Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90064 🌸 Gentle care for growing smiles. #SmilesPediatricDentistryandOrthodontics #kidsdentist #PediatricDentist #PediatricOrthodontist #WestLosAngeles #ThumbSucking #KidsDentalHealth #HealthySmiles #PediatricDentalCare

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Your child’s first teeth actually begin forming before birth 👶🦷
Long before a baby’s first tooth appears, tooth development is already underway. During pregnancy, tiny structures called tooth buds begin forming inside the gums.
These early buds slowly develop into enamel and dentin layers that will eventually become baby teeth ✨.
Because tooth development begins so early, maternal nutrition plays an important role in supporting strong tooth formation. Minerals such as calcium and phosphorus help strengthen early enamel development 🥛.
When that first baby tooth appears months later, it has already been forming quietly beneath the gums 🌱.
At Smiles Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics, helping families understand early dental development supports lifelong oral health 💫.
Did you know teeth begin developing before birth? Share something new you learned today in the comments! 💬
Have questions about your baby’s first dental visit? Our team is always happy to help guide you through every stage of your child’s smile 📞.
Smiles Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics
Phone: (310) 837-6453
Email: info@smilesla.com
Address: 10582 W. Pico Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90064
Supporting healthy smiles from the very beginning 💙
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Your child’s first teeth actually begin forming before birth 👶🦷 Long before a baby’s first tooth appears, tooth development is already underway. During pregnancy, tiny structures called tooth buds begin forming inside the gums. These early buds slowly develop into enamel and dentin layers that will eventually become baby teeth ✨. Because tooth development begins so early, maternal nutrition plays an important role in supporting strong tooth formation. Minerals such as calcium and phosphorus help strengthen early enamel development 🥛. When that first baby tooth appears months later, it has already been forming quietly beneath the gums 🌱. At Smiles Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics, helping families understand early dental development supports lifelong oral health 💫. Did you know teeth begin developing before birth? Share something new you learned today in the comments! 💬 Have questions about your baby’s first dental visit? Our team is always happy to help guide you through every stage of your child’s smile 📞. Smiles Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics Phone: (310) 837-6453 Email: info@smilesla.com Address: 10582 W. Pico Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90064 Supporting healthy smiles from the very beginning 💙 #SmilesPediatricDentistryandOrthodontics #kidsdentist #PediatricDentist #PediatricOrthodontist #WestLosAngeles #BabyTeeth #FirstTooth #ChildrensDentalCare #HealthySmilesLA

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🦷✨ Did you know a dentist made surgery painless for the entire world?

In 1844, dentist Horace Wells changed history when he used nitrous oxide to remove a tooth without pain. That single moment transformed medicine inspiring doctors everywhere to use anesthesia for surgery. Every time you sit in the dental chair and feel the gentle calm, you’re experiencing the comfort dentistry gave to all of modern medicine. One brave dentist made healing humane and loving 💫🩺🦷

This breakthrough reshaped how patients experience care. What once involved fear and discomfort became something calm, controlled, and compassionate. Today, that same foundation allows children and families to feel safe, supported, and at ease during dental visits. 😊🌿

💬 Did you know dentistry played such a powerful role in modern medicine? What helps your child feel calm during visits? Share below!

📲 Have questions about your child’s comfort during dental care? Our team is here to provide gentle, supportive experiences for every smile.

Smiles Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics
Phone: (310) 837-6453
Email: info@smilesla.com

Address: 10582 W. Pico Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90064

🌸 Gentle care for growing smiles.

#SmilesPediatricDentistryandOrthodontics #kidsdentist #PediatricDentist #PediatricOrthodontist #WestLosAngeles #DentalHistory #PainFreeDentistry #HealthyKidsSmiles #GentleDentalCare"

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🦷✨ Did you know a dentist made surgery painless for the entire world? In 1844, dentist Horace Wells changed history when he used nitrous oxide to remove a tooth without pain. That single moment transformed medicine inspiring doctors everywhere to use anesthesia for surgery. Every time you sit in the dental chair and feel the gentle calm, you’re experiencing the comfort dentistry gave to all of modern medicine. One brave dentist made healing humane and loving 💫🩺🦷 This breakthrough reshaped how patients experience care. What once involved fear and discomfort became something calm, controlled, and compassionate. Today, that same foundation allows children and families to feel safe, supported, and at ease during dental visits. 😊🌿 💬 Did you know dentistry played such a powerful role in modern medicine? What helps your child feel calm during visits? Share below! 📲 Have questions about your child’s comfort during dental care? Our team is here to provide gentle, supportive experiences for every smile. Smiles Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics Phone: (310) 837-6453 Email: info@smilesla.com Address: 10582 W. Pico Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90064 🌸 Gentle care for growing smiles. #SmilesPediatricDentistryandOrthodontics #kidsdentist #PediatricDentist #PediatricOrthodontist #WestLosAngeles #DentalHistory #PainFreeDentistry #HealthyKidsSmiles #GentleDentalCare"

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Did you know plaque begins forming on teeth just hours after brushing? 🦷✨
Even after a great brushing routine, bacteria begin attaching to tooth surfaces again surprisingly quickly. Within only a few hours, a thin film called plaque starts forming across teeth.
Plaque contains bacteria that feed on sugars from food and drinks 🍭. As those bacteria break down sugars, they release acids that slowly weaken tooth enamel. Over time, repeated acid exposure can lead to cavities.
Brushing twice daily removes plaque before it has time to cause damage. Flossing also plays an important role because it removes plaque between teeth where toothbrush bristles cannot reach 🪥.
At Smiles Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics, prevention and education are key parts of helping children maintain strong healthy smiles 🌟.
What surprised you most about plaque forming so quickly? Share your thoughts or questions in the comments below! 💬
If you would like guidance on your child’s brushing routine, our team would love to help. Contact our office to schedule a visit 📞.
Smiles Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics
Phone: (310) 837-6453
Email: info@smilesla.com
Address: 10582 W. Pico Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90064
Gentle care for growing smiles 💙
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Did you know plaque begins forming on teeth just hours after brushing? 🦷✨ Even after a great brushing routine, bacteria begin attaching to tooth surfaces again surprisingly quickly. Within only a few hours, a thin film called plaque starts forming across teeth. Plaque contains bacteria that feed on sugars from food and drinks 🍭. As those bacteria break down sugars, they release acids that slowly weaken tooth enamel. Over time, repeated acid exposure can lead to cavities. Brushing twice daily removes plaque before it has time to cause damage. Flossing also plays an important role because it removes plaque between teeth where toothbrush bristles cannot reach 🪥. At Smiles Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics, prevention and education are key parts of helping children maintain strong healthy smiles 🌟. What surprised you most about plaque forming so quickly? Share your thoughts or questions in the comments below! 💬 If you would like guidance on your child’s brushing routine, our team would love to help. Contact our office to schedule a visit 📞. Smiles Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics Phone: (310) 837-6453 Email: info@smilesla.com Address: 10582 W. Pico Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90064 Gentle care for growing smiles 💙 #SmilesPediatricDentistryandOrthodontics #kidsdentist #PediatricDentist #PediatricOrthodontist #WestLosAngeles #ChildrensDentistry #HealthyKidsSmiles #PreventiveDentistry #LosAngelesDentist

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✨🦷 Our Founder, Dr. Reem Kabbarah, Shares a Teen Smile Transformation Designed with Care

In today’s evolving world of teen-friendly dentistry, creating a beautiful smile no longer means removing healthy tooth structure. In this blog, our founder Dr. Reem Kabbarah shares how no-prep 3D printed resin veneers offer a conservative and thoughtful way to enhance a teen’s smile while preserving natural teeth. 💫

Mariana has been part of the Smiles Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics family since she was a baby. Over time, she shared a simple wish — fuller teeth and a brighter smile. As her smile developed and orthodontic treatment improved alignment, the opportunity came to revisit her goals in a personalized and meaningful way. 🌸😊

With a biology-first approach, careful evaluation of gum architecture and digital smile design allowed for precise planning before treatment began. Through a collaborative process, Mariana was able to preview her future smile and choose what felt most natural to her. ✨🦷

Using no-prep 3D printed resin veneers, her smile was enhanced without removing natural tooth structure. The result feels soft, balanced, and completely her own — a confident smile that preserves long-term dental health. 💛🌿

📖 Read Dr. Reem’s patient story and approach below:
https://smilesla.com/pediatric-dentistry-orthodontics/teen-3d-no-prep-printed-resin-veneers

💬 What matters most to you when it comes to your child’s smile — natural look, comfort, or preserving healthy teeth? Share your thoughts below!

📲 Interested in enhancing your child or teen’s smile while preserving their natural teeth? Contact our office to learn more.

Smiles Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics
Phone: (310) 837-6453
Email: info@smilesla.com

Address: 10582 W. Pico Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90064

🌸 Gentle care. Thoughtful design. Confident growing smiles.

#SmilesPediatricDentistryandOrthodontics #kidsdentist #PediatricDentist #PediatricOrthodontist #WestLosAngeles #TeenCosmeticDentistry #NoPrepVeneers #3DPrintedDentistry #LosAngelesPediatricDentist

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✨🦷 Our Founder, Dr. Reem Kabbarah, Shares a Teen Smile Transformation Designed with Care In today’s evolving world of teen-friendly dentistry, creating a beautiful smile no longer means removing healthy tooth structure. In this blog, our founder Dr. Reem Kabbarah shares how no-prep 3D printed resin veneers offer a conservative and thoughtful way to enhance a teen’s smile while preserving natural teeth. 💫 Mariana has been part of the Smiles Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics family since she was a baby. Over time, she shared a simple wish — fuller teeth and a brighter smile. As her smile developed and orthodontic treatment improved alignment, the opportunity came to revisit her goals in a personalized and meaningful way. 🌸😊 With a biology-first approach, careful evaluation of gum architecture and digital smile design allowed for precise planning before treatment began. Through a collaborative process, Mariana was able to preview her future smile and choose what felt most natural to her. ✨🦷 Using no-prep 3D printed resin veneers, her smile was enhanced without removing natural tooth structure. The result feels soft, balanced, and completely her own — a confident smile that preserves long-term dental health. 💛🌿 📖 Read Dr. Reem’s patient story and approach below: https://smilesla.com/pediatric-dentistry-orthodontics/teen-3d-no-prep-printed-resin-veneers 💬 What matters most to you when it comes to your child’s smile — natural look, comfort, or preserving healthy teeth? Share your thoughts below! 📲 Interested in enhancing your child or teen’s smile while preserving their natural teeth? Contact our office to learn more. Smiles Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics Phone: (310) 837-6453 Email: info@smilesla.com Address: 10582 W. Pico Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90064 🌸 Gentle care. Thoughtful design. Confident growing smiles. #SmilesPediatricDentistryandOrthodontics #kidsdentist #PediatricDentist #PediatricOrthodontist #WestLosAngeles #TeenCosmeticDentistry #NoPrepVeneers #3DPrintedDentistry #LosAngelesPediatricDentist @solea @sprintray @exocadofficial @dexisimaging @dr.reem_kabbarah @cadcamspecialist

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🦷🧵 The first dental floss was real silk — fit for elite smiles.

Dentist Levi Spear Parmly The Father of Preventive Dentistry introduced silk thread floss in 1815 to clean tight spaces between teeth. By the 1940s, nylon replaced silk, making floss durable and affordable. That tiny thread still protects forty percent of every tooth surface a brush cannot reach. ✨🪥🦷

Flossing plays an essential role in keeping smiles healthy. Even the best toothbrush cannot clean every surface of the teeth, especially the narrow areas between them where plaque often gathers. Using floss each day helps remove food particles and bacteria from those hidden spaces while supporting healthier gums and stronger enamel. 😊🌿

💬 Do your kids floss daily or are you working on building that habit at home? Share your tips for making flossing fun for children below!

📲 Have questions about your child’s brushing and flossing routine? Our team is happy to help guide healthy habits for growing smiles.

Smiles Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics
Phone: (310) 837-6453
Email: info@smilesla.com

Address: 10582 W. Pico Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90064

🌸 Gentle care for growing smiles.

#SmilesPediatricDentistryandOrthodontics #kidsdentist #PediatricDentist #PediatricOrthodontist #WestLosAngeles #DentalFloss #HealthyKidsSmiles #KidsDentalHealth #OralHealthHabits #history

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🦷🧵 The first dental floss was real silk — fit for elite smiles. Dentist Levi Spear Parmly The Father of Preventive Dentistry introduced silk thread floss in 1815 to clean tight spaces between teeth. By the 1940s, nylon replaced silk, making floss durable and affordable. That tiny thread still protects forty percent of every tooth surface a brush cannot reach. ✨🪥🦷 Flossing plays an essential role in keeping smiles healthy. Even the best toothbrush cannot clean every surface of the teeth, especially the narrow areas between them where plaque often gathers. Using floss each day helps remove food particles and bacteria from those hidden spaces while supporting healthier gums and stronger enamel. 😊🌿 💬 Do your kids floss daily or are you working on building that habit at home? Share your tips for making flossing fun for children below! 📲 Have questions about your child’s brushing and flossing routine? Our team is happy to help guide healthy habits for growing smiles. Smiles Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics Phone: (310) 837-6453 Email: info@smilesla.com Address: 10582 W. Pico Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90064 🌸 Gentle care for growing smiles. #SmilesPediatricDentistryandOrthodontics #kidsdentist #PediatricDentist #PediatricOrthodontist #WestLosAngeles #DentalFloss #HealthyKidsSmiles #KidsDentalHealth #OralHealthHabits #history

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🦷🦠 Kids can pass cavity-causing bacteria just by sharing a spoon or straw!

The cavity-forming bacterium Streptococcus mutans spreads through saliva. When children share utensils, cups, pacifiers, or straws, microbes can easily move from one mouth to another. 🔬🥄 Even though these moments seem harmless, bacteria can settle on teeth and begin the process that leads to cavities.

Encouraging children not to share eating tools helps reduce the spread of decay-causing bacteria. Simple habits like using their own utensils, cups, and straws help protect enamel and support healthier smiles as kids grow. 🪥✨ Teaching these small daily practices early helps keep smiles strong and protected from unseen invaders. 😊

💬 Did you know cavity-causing bacteria can spread this way? What healthy habits do you teach your kids to protect their smiles? Share below! 👇

📲 Have questions about cavity prevention or your child’s oral health? Contact our office.

Smiles Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics | Phone: (310) 837-6453 | Email: info@smilesla.com
| Address: 10582 W. Pico Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90064

🌸 Gentle care for growing smiles.

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🦷🦠 Kids can pass cavity-causing bacteria just by sharing a spoon or straw! The cavity-forming bacterium Streptococcus mutans spreads through saliva. When children share utensils, cups, pacifiers, or straws, microbes can easily move from one mouth to another. 🔬🥄 Even though these moments seem harmless, bacteria can settle on teeth and begin the process that leads to cavities. Encouraging children not to share eating tools helps reduce the spread of decay-causing bacteria. Simple habits like using their own utensils, cups, and straws help protect enamel and support healthier smiles as kids grow. 🪥✨ Teaching these small daily practices early helps keep smiles strong and protected from unseen invaders. 😊 💬 Did you know cavity-causing bacteria can spread this way? What healthy habits do you teach your kids to protect their smiles? Share below! 👇 📲 Have questions about cavity prevention or your child’s oral health? Contact our office. Smiles Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics | Phone: (310) 837-6453 | Email: info@smilesla.com | Address: 10582 W. Pico Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90064 🌸 Gentle care for growing smiles. #SmilesPediatricDentistryandOrthodontics #kidsdentist #PediatricDentist #PediatricOrthodontist #WestLosAngeles #CavityPrevention #KidsDentalHealth #HealthyKidsSmiles #OralHealthForKids

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🦷🍃 Did you know there’s a gum that can actually help teeth?

Not all gum is created equal. Sugar-free gums made with xylitol or calcium phosphate do more than freshen breath — they help enamel heal by reducing the presence of cavity-causing bacteria. These special gums boost saliva flow, neutralize acids, and help make minerals that rebuild weak spots be bioavailable. Chewing these gums after meals for 5 minutes is a great way to benefit. ✨🪥💧🦷

Saliva plays an important role in protecting teeth. Increased saliva flow helps wash away food particles while supporting a healthier balance in the mouth. For many children and adults, chewing sugar-free gum after meals can be a helpful addition to daily oral care habits when brushing right away is not possible. 🌱😊

💬 Have you or your child tried xylitol gum before? Do you keep sugar-free gum handy after meals? Share your thoughts below!

📲 Have questions about protecting your child’s enamel or preventing cavities? Our team is here to help guide every growing smile.

Smiles Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics
Phone: (310) 837-6453
Email: info@smilesla.com

Address: 10582 W. Pico Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90064

🌸 Gentle care for growing smiles.

#SmilesPediatricDentistryandOrthodontics #kidsdentist #PediatricDentist #PediatricOrthodontist #WestLosAngeles #Xylitol #CavityPrevention #HealthyKidsSmiles #KidsDentalHealth

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🦷🍃 Did you know there’s a gum that can actually help teeth? Not all gum is created equal. Sugar-free gums made with xylitol or calcium phosphate do more than freshen breath — they help enamel heal by reducing the presence of cavity-causing bacteria. These special gums boost saliva flow, neutralize acids, and help make minerals that rebuild weak spots be bioavailable. Chewing these gums after meals for 5 minutes is a great way to benefit. ✨🪥💧🦷 Saliva plays an important role in protecting teeth. Increased saliva flow helps wash away food particles while supporting a healthier balance in the mouth. For many children and adults, chewing sugar-free gum after meals can be a helpful addition to daily oral care habits when brushing right away is not possible. 🌱😊 💬 Have you or your child tried xylitol gum before? Do you keep sugar-free gum handy after meals? Share your thoughts below! 📲 Have questions about protecting your child’s enamel or preventing cavities? Our team is here to help guide every growing smile. Smiles Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics Phone: (310) 837-6453 Email: info@smilesla.com Address: 10582 W. Pico Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90064 🌸 Gentle care for growing smiles. #SmilesPediatricDentistryandOrthodontics #kidsdentist #PediatricDentist #PediatricOrthodontist #WestLosAngeles #Xylitol #CavityPrevention #HealthyKidsSmiles #KidsDentalHealth

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