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Jul
28

Why Sugar Hurts Children’s Teeth

One of the most famous cautions from a dentist you will hear is to avoid eating candy and sugary treats to keep your smile healthy. But you might wonder what is so bad about sugar when it comes to oral…

Jun
23

How Hydration Helps Oral Health

Water is essential for human beings, and when your baby starts to eat solid food, they can start to drink water too. To stay healthy, kids aged between one and three years need about four cups of beverages per day.…

May
18

Can Foods Break a Tooth?

The teeth play an important role in biting and grinding food while eating. Though they often complete this task without issue, accidents can occur as you or your child eats which may mean a tooth breaks. This type of dental…

Apr
13

How to Reverse Tooth Decay

Most people will experience a cavity, an early stage of tooth decay, in their lives. Children can be especially susceptible to cavities because they do not always know how to properly care for their smiles. Cavities form when natural oral…

Mar
17

Dr. Miller Named Top Dentist 2023

Dr. Allie Miller, a pediatric dentist serving young patients in Winter Park, FL, was recently named one of Orlando’s top dentists of 2023 in Orlando Magazine. The award highlights local dentists who exemplify extensive experience, high-quality care for patients, continuing…

Feb
23

What to Do About a Knocked-Out Tooth

Even with diligent supervision and care, accidents can happen to the best of us, especially curious children. A blow to the face or other incident might create impact trauma that may make a tooth fall out of its socket. Children…

Jan
13

Pediatrician Oral Health Recommendations

The American Academy of Pediatrics recently released an update to their children’s oral health recommendations. This list features advice for parents and guardians to promote healthy smiles for their kids. A pediatrician specializes in the health and welfare of their…

Dec
14

Testimonials from Winter Park Dental Patients

Are you looking for a pediatric dental practice that offers both high-quality preventative care and effective restorative dentistry for your child? Look no further than Pediatric Dentistry of Winter Park. Dr. Allie Miller specializes in general dentistry as well as…

Nov
28

When Is the Best Time for Orthodontics?

Teeth can become crooked, gapped, overlapped, or otherwise misaligned for many reasons. Sometimes genetics can impact the positioning of the teeth, but poor oral habits could also affect a person’s bite. If a patient has misaligned teeth, they could have…

Oct
18

Tips to Conquering Dental Fear in Kids

Many young dental patients might feel nervous about upcoming visits to their dentist's office. Even adults can carry a fear of the dentist. Your pediatric dentist in Winter Park, FL prioritizes their young patients’ positive experiences. They want to make…