318 Pediatric Dentistry

06/26/2026

Your child's tooth color is telling you something. Here's how to read it! 🦷

None of this is meant to send you into a spiral; most of these are completely treatable. Knowing what you're looking at means you can make the call sooner dnd sooner is always better!

06/24/2026

trying to cut back but it’s not going well 🤷

06/23/2026

If that last one sounds familiar, you're definitely not the only one 🫣 ⬇️

Give us a call and let's get your on the schedule before summer flies by!
📞 318-935-9661

06/19/2026

We want special needs families to know: you do not have to take what's available. Advocate for a dental team that actually understands your child.

Dental care is often one of the most stressful medical appointments for families navigating autism, sensory disorders, Down syndrome, or any number of other needs. Dr. Schmidt's training specifically included this and it's a part of this work we take very seriously.

If this is your family, send us a message! Let's talk before you even book an appointment. 🩵
📍 Benton, LA | 318kidsdental.com

06/17/2026

Coolest kid on the block. 😎

Lawson joined the family and all of us just scored a few 'cool points' because of it! Thank you to the parents who trust us with such an important milestone. We never take it for granted! 🩵

Pediatric dentist for kids of all ages in Bossier City & Benton. From first visits to cleanings, we make healthy smiles simple. Book online!

06/11/2026

They don't put this in the parenting handbook! 😉

The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends a child's first dental visit by their first birthday or within six months of that first little tooth coming in.

Early visits let us see how your child's teeth and jaw are developing from the start, and to make sure the dentist is just a normal, comfortable part of life before there's ever a reason to be nervous about it.

If your little one has their first tooth and hasn't been in yet, no judgment, just give us a call. We'd love to meet them. 🦷

06/10/2026

Korbin and Kolin are officially ! These boys walked in and handled it like pros.

Welcome to the family, guys!

06/09/2026

The first time a child sits in the dental chair, they're forming an opinion about whether this is a safe place or a scary one. We think about that a lot around here!

Everything we do at 318 is designed to make sure that first impression is a good one because a child who trusts their dentist grows into an adult who actually takes care of their teeth. And that's kind of the whole point!

We're accepting new patients and you can get started here: https://318kidsdental.com/
📍 Benton

06/05/2026

Summer is officially here and if your house is anything like most, the routine is already starting to loosen a little. 🫨

Late nights, different mealtimes, more snacks, less structure. We get it, it's summer, but this is also the time of year we see the most backsliding on kids' dental habits... and it shows up at fall appointments.

A few simple things worth keeping up even when the schedule goes out the window:
🦷 Keep brushing at the same time of day even if bedtime shifts. Attaching it to something consistent (bath time, a show they always watch) helps it stick.

🦷 Watch the summer drink situation. Juice, sports drinks, lemonade; these are everywhere in summer and they're hard on teeth. Water between meals makes a real difference!

🦷 Snack timing matters more than snack type. Constant grazing keeps teeth in a constant acid environment. Defined snack times with water after are a simple fix.

🦷 If your child is in camp or away from home, PLEASE send the toothbrush!

None of this has to be perfect. It just has to mostly happen. You've got this, parents!

06/04/2026

Reviews like this remind us why we do things the way we do: taking the time to explain, making sure everyone feels comfortable, and never rushing a family through an appointment just to get to the next one.

That's not a policy; it's just how Dr. Schmidt practices. If you've been looking for a pediatric dentist your family can actually trust, we'd love to meet you.

📞 318.935.9661 | 318kidsdental.com