Prevention & Education

First Tooth. First Birthday. First Dental Appointment. As a mom or dad to your little one, you get to experience so many ‘firsts’ right alongside them. Their first word, first day of school, and even their first dental appointment. We want to make your child’s…

Children's Dental Health strives to be an active partner in each of our local communities. Recently, Dr. Sara Toema of our South Philadelphia office had the opportunity to expand the reach of our volunteer efforts on a global level. Dr. Sara joined the Growing Smiles Foundation for its…

A visit to the dentist office can often include a lot of new sights, sounds, smells, and sensations. For children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) or individual sensory issues, the abundance of sensations and stimuli may be overwhelming. However, making regular trips to the dentist…

In recent years, the trend of using special necklaces, bracelets, and other jewelry designed for chewing has become a ready source of relief for parents of teething toddlers or those with special needs. The problem is that, recently, the FDA has warned that these items…

Typically the month that celebrates love, history, and heart health, February is also National Children’s Dental Health month, sponsored by the American Dental Association (ADA). At Children’s Dental Health, our dentists and staff are taking this opportunity to share good oral health habits and raise…

The cinnamon challenge...eating Tide pods...the internet has delivered a number of unhealthy viral trends that fill kid's social streams with bad ideas. Recently, a new trend is gaining in popularity—one that combines the empowering appeal of a "life hack" with frequently unsafe home healthcare practices.…