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Sippy Cups
posted: Mar. 31, 2026.

What a milestone! The transition from bottle to sippy cup is one of baby’s first steps toward toddler independence. And like all first journeys, some helpful guideposts come in handy. Read more
What is gum disease?
posted: Mar. 24, 2026.

Gum disease, also called periodontal disease, is an infection of the gum tissues, and is something seen all too often by the doctor. Extending from inflammation of the gums (gingivitis) Read more
Make your child’s next visit to our office great!
posted: Mar. 17, 2026.

If you have been bringing your baby in for regular checkups since that first tooth arrived, you might expect that he or she is already familiar with the doctor and Read more
Dental Fear in Children: Brought on by parents?
posted: Mar. 10, 2026.

Two studies – one conducted in Washington State, and whose findings were published in the Journal of Pediatric Dentistry in 2004, and another conducted in Madrid, Spain, and whose findings Read more
Can sealants benefit you?
posted: Mar. 03, 2026.

Molars are difficult to reach when brushing your teeth because they’re full of crevices, caves, and pits that can provide the perfect environment for decay. Sealants are the perfect fix Read more
What's in toothpaste and how does it work?
posted: Feb. 24, 2026.

the doctor and our team recommend that you brush your teeth two to three times a day, for at least two minutes each time. But have you ever wondered what’s Read more
Antibiotic Prophylaxis or Pre-Medication
posted: Feb. 17, 2026.

At Gentle Dental Care, we know the human mouth contains a lot of bacteria. A bacterium can travel through your body with routine activities that are a normal part of Read more
The Start of Valentine’s Day
posted: Feb. 10, 2026.

Valentine’s Day, also known as Saint Valentine’s Day, has been said to originate with a Catholic priest named Valentine several thousand year ago. Valentine defied the emperor at the time Read more
February Is Children’s Dental Health Month
posted: Feb. 03, 2026.

It’s the littlest month of the year, so what better time to think about the dental health of our littlest family members? February is National Children’s Dental Health Month, and Read more
What exactly is tinnitus?
posted: Jan. 27, 2026.

It’s estimated that about one in every five people is affected by tinnitus, which is a ringing or noise in the ears. But tinnitus isn’t a condition in itself; it’s Read more
Does smoking affect oral health?
posted: Jan. 20, 2026.

By now, everyone knows that smoking is bad for you. But the truth is its broad-reaching health effects are not all known by everyone. This is especially true of oral Read more
Are thumb sucking and pacifier habits harmful for a child’s teeth?
posted: Jan. 13, 2026.

Depending on how long the thumb sucking or constant pacifier use continues, and how aggressively the child sucks a thumb or the pacifier, it can indeed be an oral health Read more
I don't brush while I'm at work. Should I?
posted: Jan. 06, 2026.

Yes, absolutely. A recent survey by Oral-B® reveals that despite knowing that a healthy, good-looking smile affects not only their personal wellness but their professional image as well, very few Read more
New Year's Eve
posted: Dec. 30, 2025.

Watching the clock tick down the final seconds until midnight, many of us- Gentle Dental Care included- feel nostalgic about the passing year and hopeful about the new one to Read more
What to Know if You Think You Have a Cracked Tooth
posted: Dec. 23, 2025.

You use your mouthguard for sports, wear a nightguard if you grind your teeth, and never bite down on solid objects. But even with all the care in the world, Read more
My child has autism. What should we expect at your office?
posted: Dec. 16, 2025.

At Gentle Dental Care, we know that as many as one in 88 children today have some form of autism, a complex brain disorder that affects a child's ability to Read more