Wee Care Children’s Dentistry

09/07/2026

🪵🪓Happy Labor Day!
❤️ We appreciate the people in every job, from builders and teachers to healthcare workers and food service staff. You are the heart of our community! Thank you!

09/04/2026

🌭✨ Happy Labor Day Weekend! ✨🍔
Labor Day celebrates the people who campaigned tirelessly for workers' rights in the labor movement of the late 19th century. Their hard-fought wins are the reason for many of the rights we enjoy and take for granted today, such as a 40-hour work week, safe work conditions, paid time off, and sick leave.

09/01/2026

🧸 Looking for before and after school childcare? City of Augusta Childcare- Maine may have openings.

Scrambling last minute to find a safe space for the kids between the end of day bell and your work day?
Are you worried you would be cutting it close for morning drop off to make it to work on time?!

City of Augusta Childcare has got a solution for you! Whenever school is out, Childcare is IN! Limited enrollments available.

Designated classrooms/ages. Daily snacks. Homework help. Lots of physical activity! Bus transportation to/from school.
Come see what makes our Childcare special here at the Buker Center!

08/28/2026

🛒Shopping for back-to-school snacks and lunches?
Opt for healthy options for kiddo’s teerth like apples, nuts, cheese, and plain yogurt. Reducing sugar intake helps prevent cavities and tooth decay for a healthy school year.

08/24/2026

🦷 Like our teeth, animal’s teeth tell us a lot about them. Learn more below. 👇🦊

08/19/2026

🛑Stop in both directions: On undivided roads, traffic in both directions must stop for a school bus loading or unloading children.

🚴‍♀️Slow down in neighborhoods: Expect heavy foot traffic, children on bicycles, and frequent bus stops during morning and afternoon hours.

📵Eliminate distractions: Put away mobile phones and avoid any in-car multitasking near schools and bus stops.

⏰Allow extra travel time: Leave earlier than usual to prevent rushing when you encounter delays behind a bus.

08/15/2026

🎶 Music to brush to for kiddos!
AAPD Foundation’s Toothy Tunes 🦷🎶

Dentists recommend brushing for 2 minutes, twice daily. Make it fun with these kid-friendly tunes – each song is the perfect length for a thorough brush.

08/11/2026

Everyone, even babies, can get tooth decay. There are habits you can start now to keep your baby's teeth healthy.
🐣 Care for baby teeth starts before the first tooth appears.
🐻 Clean gums with a damp cloth daily.
🦊 Brush emerging teeth twice a day with a soft brush and a rice-sized grain of fluoride toothpaste.
🐰 Schedule a first dental visit by age one.

08/07/2026

😁🍩 Did you know a sugary treat after a meal may be less damaging than little bites and sips across the day?

Sugar and your child’s smile: it’s not just about how much they eat.

In our latest blog, Dr. Staci Whitman, DMD, explains why the frequency of sugar exposure can be especially hard on teeth. Every sweet sip or snack can lower the mouth’s pH, giving cavity-causing bacteria another chance to produce acid. When those exposures happen all day, saliva has less time to help enamel recover.

That means a treat with a meal may be less damaging than little bites and sips spread across the day.

Read “Sugar and Your Smile” by Doctor Staci Whitman to learn what sugar is really doing inside the mouth—and how families can make more smile-friendly choices.

👉 Read it on our website.

08/03/2026

🦷 Tips to Help Your Child Feel at Ease at the Dentist 🦷

Got a little one who’s nervous about their next dental visit? Check out these tips to make it a more comfortable experience for them:

Start Early: Schedule dental visits while they’re young to get them used to the routine.
Keep It Positive: Use easy, positive language when talking about the dentist.
Do a Dress Rehearsal: Play pretend dentist at home to ease any anxieties or visit the dentist office prior to the appointment.
Celebrate a successful visit with a small treat or fun activity.

These steps can help turn dental visits into a positive experience! 😊