the doctor and our team know it can be easy to underestimate the significance of baby teeth. At Coral Ridge Smile, we sometimes meet parents who assume that since their
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Labor Day is upon us, and that means the non-official end to summer. Before the kids head back to school and temperatures start to cool down, this is your last
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the doctor and our team know that as a parent, you want your child to be as healthy as possible. By now, you probably know that your son or daughter’s
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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
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Everyday life can take a toll on the whiteness of our teeth: Foods we love as well as soft drinks and coffee can stain them over time. Poor brushing and
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Unfortunately, dental emergencies can sometimes be unavoidable among young children. The good news is the doctor can help you prepare in case you and your child find yourselves in any
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Don’t let a dental emergency ruin your summer vacation!
For many of our patients at Coral Ridge Smile, summer means a season of relaxation, vacation, and outdoor fun and activities. While
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Diastema, or, Mind the Gap!
Diastema is a medical term meaning “space between”—or what the doctor and our team less formally call a gap between the teeth. Such gaps are common
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Fluorosis: What is it?
Many people think dental fluorosis is a disease, but it’s not; it’s a condition that affects the appearance of your tooth’s enamel, not the function or health
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Courting Disaster and Dental Damage
When we think of sports and dental damage, we naturally think of hockey and football. But when it comes to the number of dental injuries suffered
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Happy Independence Day from the doctor and team! The Fourth of July celebrations in America may have changed a lot over the years, but there is no doubt that we
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We often have patients who ask, “Can drinking alcohol affect my oral health?” There are, in fact, a few reasons why that martini may not be good for your pearly
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Father’s Day is coming up, and, just in case your dad has enough ties, we have some gifting suggestions for you. Here’s a selection of gifts large and small tailored
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Summer’s here, and it’s time to enjoy a well-deserved break! But even though school’s out, please take a few minutes to learn some tips from the doctor to keep your
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Temporomandibular dysfunction (TMD) refers to a diverse range of disorders that relate to muscular function in the jaw and face — the temporomandibular joint (TMJ). That could mean difficulty opening
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