Every summer, the team at Bitesize Pediatric Dentistry shares our annual round up of Williamsburg and Park Slope kids’ activities. Well, with winter break approaching and cold weather putting a damper on a lot of the usual outdoor fun, we thought we’d lend a hand with a winter installment. If you’re in search of ways …
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The holiday season is upon us. Of course, along with time spent with family and friends, that also means delicious treats! At Bitesize Pediatric Dentistry, we know many sweets are tied to tradition and we’d never expect the kiddos to munch on broccoli while everyone else was eating pie. However, there are things that parents …
The end result of teething is a beautiful little smile but we know the idea of it can be a little daunting for parents. Plus, there’s mixed information out there about what’s normal during teething and which remedies are safe and effective. Well, we’ve got you covered. As a Brooklyn kids’ dentist, we get a …
As adults, we all know how important it is to brush our teeth at least twice a day: once in the morning and once before we go to bed. When it comes to little ones, however, this task is so much easier said than done. Trying to get out the door in the morning or …
Everyone knows there’s a difference between baby teeth and adult teeth. But have you ever wondered why we lose our teeth as kids or why some kids develop adult teeth faster than others? As pediatric dentists in Brooklyn, we’re experts when it comes to all things kids’ teeth. We’ve had special training in caring for …
As the school year begins to wrap up, it’s a sign that warm summer days are just around the corner. But now that their days aren’t filled with reading, writing and arithmetic, you might be wondering how to keep your kids busy all summer long. While some people use the summer months for family trips …
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When the team at Bitesize isn’t busy offering up Brooklyn dental treatment for kids, we love traveling and going on adventures. In the process, we’ve picked up some great tips for maintaining excellent oral hygiene on the road (or in the sky). With spring break season in full swing, we know a lot of our …
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As Park Slope and Williamsburg pediatric dentists, we get a lot of questions along the lines of, “Will thumb sucking hurt my baby’s teeth?” or, “Will using a pacifier cause orthodontic issues?” Babies are born with a sucking reflex and they actually start sucking on their thumbs or fingers in the womb. Sucking on a …
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As soon as your little one started teething you might have asked when should I take my child to the dentist? Is it when they have all of their teeth? Or do you wait until there’s an issue like a cavity? Well, you may be surprised to learn that the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry …
Usually, between six to ten months of age, the teething process kicks off and by three-years-old, your little one will have a full set of baby teeth. While their primary teeth will eventually fall out, they serve a number of important purposes like helping your child chew and saving space for the permanent teeth, which …
