Silver Diamine Fluoride or SDF as it’s known around here, is a medicine we use as a way to help prevent small cavities from progressing. Here at Growing Smiles, prevention is our goal! If we can help to keep your child cavity free then we’ve done our job! We know that life happens and proper brushing/flossing isn’t always a reality. In the event we take tooth pictures and they show the beginning of a cavity…
Pediatric dentists go to school for a minimum of 10 years. This includes 4 years of an undergraduate degree, 4 years of dental school and at least two years in residency to complete specialized training in their field. In addition to an extensive education, individuals are not licensed to practice until they’ve completed board certified exams to prove they have the knowledge to practice safely and competently. Dr. Meggan received her Bachelor’s in Science right here…
You may have heard about February being National Children’s Dental Health Month from the dentist or your kid’s school. This is typically the month that the dental professionals enter your child’s school to teach them about proper oral health care. This year we thought it would be cool to fill you in on the history of NCDHM. It all started back in 1941 in Cleveland, OH with a fun day-long event surrounding the importance of…
Being told to brush your teeth isn’t just a plot by dental professionals to annoy you; brushing your teeth is an integral part of maintaining a healthy mouth. It is recommended to brush twice daily, morning and night, for two minutes each time. Making it a part of your morning and nightly routines is the best way to ensure the health and longevity of your teeth! The act of using a bristled brush is important…
Starting Monday, October 5th, our family room is OPEN. That being said there are some new guidelines we ask our families to abide by: Please STOP at the Stop sign when you enter the building. Wait here until Erica or Gigi call you up to the desk to check-in so we can take your temperature before letting you find your seat. If you or your child are experiencing any two of the following symptoms: fever,…
At Growing Smiles, we are always looking for ways to reduce both our carbon footprint and the amount of waste we produce. One of the biggest ways we are able to do this is by converting to digital forms! Some of our families have already had the opportunity to try out these forms and we are continually working on using the feedback we receive to make accessing and completing them more seamless. One of the greatest…
As we round out the end of week three operating at full capacity our teams has been working hard behind the scenes to make our appointments flow with ease. Please watch the video below as Dr. Meggan explains how we have refined our processes to ensure the health and safety of both you and your loved ones.
As we round the corner into summer, we understand that the heat and humidity can be a lot. As we continue to open in phases, beginning on Monday June 29th we will be permitting our patients and one parent to wait in the comfort of our family room. Masks will be required in the building and we ask that you continue to bring only yourself and the child who has an appointment. Siblings without appointments…
