• Aftercare After Extraction
    Pediatric dentists do everything they can to save teeth, but sometimes, a tooth is so damaged by accident, injury, infection, or decay that extraction is the only option. Or perhaps Read more
  • Curious About Cavities?
    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
  • Go Green for St. Patrick’s Day
    Millions of people, around South Miami, Florida and beyond, wear green on St. Patrick’s Day so they can show their spirit for the holiday and avoid getting pinched. While it Read more
  • Are My Child’s Baby Teeth on Schedule?
    Your darling three-month old is crying and fussy—can she be teething already? Or, your happy baby boy has just celebrated his first birthday—with only one tooth in that beautiful, gummy Read more
  • Snacks for Healthy Teeth
    Concerned parents often ask the doctor about which kinds of snacks are best for a child's teeth. While most know that candy isn't always the best choice, many parents are Read more
  • Treatment and Diagnosis for Your Child’s Teeth Grinding
    The habit of grinding teeth can be both painful and harmful for your children. If you discover that they are frequently grinding their teeth—a condition called bruxism—here is some helpful Read more
  • What Your Dentist Checks During a Checkup
    You’ve been going to South Miami Pediatric Dental Assoc. for a while now, so you pretty much know what to expect when you get to our South Miami, Florida office. You’ll Read more
  • The Importance of Oral Health Care for your Child
    February is National Children’s Dental Health Month, so it’s a great time for our team at South Miami Pediatric Dental Assoc. to talk about the importance of getting proper oral Read more
  • Avoid Brushing After Every Single Meal!
    Here is some surprising yet worthwhile advice you might be hearing for the first time: Brushing can be incredibly bad for your child’s teeth if done right after eating certain Read more
  • Preventing Tooth Decay in Children
    Childhood tooth decay is the most common chronic childhood disease, affecting nearly one in three children between the ages of two and five. In fact, the American Academy of Pediatric Read more
  • Taking Care of Your Toothbrush
    One of the best ways to take care of your teeth is to brush them twice each day for two minutes each time. And brushing works even better when you Read more
  • Gum Disease in Children
    When it comes to gum disease and your child, it’s a good news/bad news situation. The very good news is that children rarely suffer from advanced gum disease, or periodontitis. Read more
  • Pediatric Dentistry Q&A
    Today, the doctor and our team at South Miami Pediatric Dental Assoc. thought we would answer some of the most frequent questions about pediatric dentistry and oral health we hear Read more
  • My son is turning one. When should I bring him in for a visit?
    the doctor and our team know that cavities know no age boundaries, and that is why we recommend a visit to our South Miami, Florida office by a child’s first Read more
  • Halitosis in Children: Causes and treatment
    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
  • 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