At Bayside Kids Dental, we truly believe that knowledge is power. That’s why we emphasize continuing education for our doctors and staff, as well as bringing that knowledge full circle back home to our family of patients. The more you know, the better equipped you will be to keep your family healthy and happy! Follow along on our blog below for fun and informative bi-monthly blog articles on all things oral health. Feel free to comment, share, and join the conversation!
Baby teeth, also called primary teeth are an important part of your child’s development. Teeth help children chew nutritious foods and help with language and speech development. Baby teeth are also a sign your little one is growing. First teeth typically erupt between 6 months and a year. While teething is no fun, eating new […]
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We’re all concerned with making sure our children have healthy dental hygiene from the time they get their first tooth. Sometimes we’re so worried about their dental health that our own goes by the wayside. To prevent that, Bayside Kids Dental is here with some of the most common dental problems you might face as […]
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You may have heard the term baby bottle tooth decay, or perhaps one synonym: Early childhood caries (ECC), or baby bottle syndrome. All these terms refer to tooth decay in young children. Often decay occurs in young children because of their propensity to fall asleep with a bottle full of formula, breast milk, or juice […]
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Cake, ice cream and candy; All staples for a kid’s birthday party. However, the recommendation is for children ages 2-18 consume less than 25g or six teaspoons of sugar per day. An average slice of cake with frosting has a whopping 30g of sugar, put a scoop of ice cream on top and a party […]
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The holidays are upon us! While holiday lights and cute reindeer adorn the streets and shop windows, it seems holiday treats are around every corner. With the overwhelming amount of sugar plums and Christmas cookies this season, how can you keep your teeth healthy? Here are some tips from Bayside Kids Dental on how to […]
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Halloween means class parties, trick or treating, and an all-around day full of sugar. While it’s perfectly fine to have fun and enjoy some sweet treats, don’t limit your party snacks to bowls of candy. There are plenty of healthy and fun ways to celebrate that are better for your kids’ teeth and their health. […]
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Have you ever been sitting in the dental chair only to hear your dentist or hygienist at Bayside Kids Dental say a word you’ve never heard before? It’s common for any industry to have terminology specific to the field. But, as a patient, not knowing what your doctor is saying can be confusing. Here are […]
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In many fields of science there is folklore mixed with scientific facts. Stories and beliefs handed down from previous generations can permeate the way we still talk about and understand things. One of these myths is ‘having soft teeth’. Bayside Kids Dental hear it at least once a day: “I’m sorry doc, I just have […]
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Spring has sprung! Odenton days are getting longer, grass is growing, and the sun is starting to break through the clouds. Springtime is a wonderful time to start fresh. Typically, we decide to make changes January 1, but there is something about spring that feels like a better time to clean up bad habits and […]
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Being healthy is important for many reasons. Research has connected many systemic issues to obesity: heart disease, stroke, arthritis, sleep disorders, diabetes, gout, cancer, and more. Recent studies have also linked obesity to gum disease! While Drs. Sarrah and Kenny Zamora of Bayside Kids Dental would never discourage you from reaching your goal weight or […]
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