Pediatric Dentistry

Imagine it is 1873 and your child needed a dentist. Back then there was no such thing as a special dentist for children. In fact there were not many who [...]

Most children typically begin losing baby teeth between the ages of 5-7, marking it as one of the first rites of passage that they will experience. Some children will be [...]

At Smile Reef we specialize in providing children with a stress free experience at the dentist. We want to ensure that every child enjoys their time at Smile Reef and [...]

Thumb sucking is a normal behavior that develops in many infants as a form of self-comfort. It is natural and healthy for infants to suck their thumb and often is [...]

Oral health for your baby’s teeth begins even before their first primary teeth appear. Wiping a baby’s gums with a damp cloth before baby teeth erupt can keep gums healthy, [...]

Any parent with a young child can tell you about the joys of teething. Teething is not a fun experience for the child or the parent, and many parents worry [...]

Almost everyone has heard that milk is good for teeth, but do you know why? Do you know that there are other foods that help fortify your teeth naturally? Mother [...]

Along with replacing your toothbrush every few months, it is also important to keep your toothbrush clean. It can’t properly clean your teeth and gums if it’s full of bacteria [...]

Although oral health care is often focused on teeth, it is also crucial to ensure that children’s gums are receiving adequate attention and maintenance. Lack of gum care can lead [...]