• What kind of toothbrush and toothpaste should my child use?
    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 Read more
  • Is dairy crucial to my child's oral health?
    Healthy eating, combined with regular physical activity, plays a vital role in your child’s health and well-being. Dairy foods are naturally nutritious, packed with ten essential nutrients that help your Read more
  • Use Pediatric Dentists to Treat Children
    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
  • Three Reasons We're Fans of Fluoride
    Why all the fuss about fluoride? Your pediatric dentist recommends it, your child’s toothpaste is formulated with it, and most of our drinking water contains it. Just what is it 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
  • Providing the Right Dental Care for your Children
    You already know that South Miami Pediatric Dental Assoc. recommends you come in for a checkup and cleaning at least every six months, but do you know what your child’s Read more
  • Halloween: Sweet candy and scary costumes!
    Halloween is an annual event celebrated by both children and adults every October 31. Some scholars claim that it originates from the celebration of Celtic festivals that honored the dead Read more
  • Losing a Baby Tooth Prematurely
    Losing a baby tooth is often an exciting event in a child’s life. It’s a sign your child is growing up, and might even bring a surprise from the Tooth Read more
  • Teens and Gum Disease
    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
  • Gum Disease and Your Child
    At South Miami Pediatric Dental Assoc., we know that unfortunately, gum disease can exist in your child’s mouth without you even knowing. In fact, your child may be suffering from Read more
  • Year-End Insurance Reminder
    the doctor, as well as our team at South Miami Pediatric Dental Assoc., would like to give those patients with flex spend, health savings, or insurance benefits a friendly end Read more
  • Navigating the World of Dental Insurance Terminology
    Unless you work for an insurance company, you probably do not spend a lot of your time studying all the terminology that dental insurance companies use to describe the treatments 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
  • Your Child’s First Toothbrush
    First word, first step, first haircut, first… toothbrush? While it may not be considered a typical milestone, choosing the right first toothbrush is an important first step in your child’s Read more
  • Summer Smiles
    The “Back to School” ads are out already? Halloween candy’s showing up in stores? Just a minute—summer isn’t quite over yet! While the days are still warm, let’s look at Read more
  • Labor Day: Our favorite holiday to rest!
    Labor Day, celebrated on the first Monday each September here in the United States, is a holiday devoted to the American working community. The purpose of the holiday is honoring Read more