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10 Ways To Make the Most of Summer Break This Year
Making Summer Break Fun for Everyone At Spinnaker Pediatric Dentistry, we want kids to have happy smiles all year round, and we know the biggest smiles come from long summer days and nights spent with family and friends. Celebrate summer sun and fun with your kids and...
Is Your Baby Struggling to Breastfeed?
5 Tips for An Easier Breastfeeding Experience Breastfeeding is one of the most beautiful experiences a mother can share with her infant. It not only increases the bond between the two, but it also provides a number of advantages for both mother and child. Breast milk...
Frenectomy: A Simple Procedure to Resolve Tongue Tie
Frenectomy: An Easy Solution for Tongue-Tied Babies We might lightheartedly describe feeling speechless from embarrassment or surprise as being "tongue-tied", but for about 5% of infants and their parents, being tongue- or lip-tied is actually a significant congenital...
Tooth-Colored Composite Fillings for Your Child’s Smile
Choosing the best tooth filling for your child. As parents, we do everything we can to protect and care for our kids, including taking steps to care for their oral health. We know it’s not always easy, though, and sometimes kids end up with cavities. Thankfully,...
7 Ways to Help Your Kids Deal with Stress at School
Prioritizing Self-Care and Stress Relief for Kids and Teens Today's kids and teens deal with a considerable amount of stress, especially in comparison to previous generations. There are a lot of factors that raise stress levels and anxiety in adolescents. There's...
Find Out How CariFree Products Help Prevent Kids’ Cavities
Fighting Cavities with CariFree Products One thing a parent never wants to hear is “Your child has a cavity.” Unfortunately, the battle with pediatric cavities is a big problem for many families. Dental caries—tooth decay or cavities—are considered by the CDC to be...
5 Fun Facts About the Waterlase and EPIC Lasers Your Kids Will Want to Know
You’ll love laser dentistry. When you think of lasers, what comes to mind? Maybe a super cool gadget you saw in a sci-fi movie or comic, a fun game of laser tag, or even that little red laser light you use to play with your cat. Lasers are used for all sorts of...
How Spinnaker Creates a Positive and Comfortable Experience for Your Child
5 Ways We Craft a Positive Dental Experience Going to the dentist for a teeth cleaning or a checkup may be something your child loves. Or they may feel a little uneasy. As a parent, you want your kids to always have a positive dental experience. And with Spinnaker...
The Do’s and Don’ts of Handwashing
Handwashing Tips and Tricks The first of December marks the start of National Handwashing Awareness week, so we thought we’d kick things off with the do’s and don’ts of handwashing. These simple tips and tricks will help you make sure your kids are washing their hands...
Tasty Toothy Treats Your Kids Will Love This Christmas
Healthy and Tasty Holiday Treats Picture this: You’re headed into your favorite supermarket’s snack aisle, determined to bring home a boatload of healthy snacks for the winter season, only to come out with the same sugar and carb-laden goodies every single time. Don’t...
9 Ideas for Family Fun This Winter Season
9 Christmas Activities to Try During Family Gatherings Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way, oh what fun… That last three-letter word is the theme of every family gathering from here to Timbuktu. But which Christmas or wintertime crafts can you make this...
Is a Laser Frenectomy Procedure Pain-Free?
First, what is Ankyloglossia or tongue-tie? Ankyloglossia, more commonly referred to as tongue-tie, is a congenital condition in which a child’s tongue remains attached to the bottom of their mouth. Babies are sometimes born with this condition, and it occurs when the...