Sumner Pediatric Dentistry

10/05/2026

Falling leaves, cozy sweaters, and... your kiddo's dental checkup? 🍁 Between pumpkin patches and PSLs, don't let this season's checkup fall through the cracks!

A fall visit means healthy teeth before the holiday candy rush begins 🎃
Call to book your appointment!

09/22/2026

Here’s something that catches a lot of parents off guard: new adult teeth are not going to look like the baby teeth they replace. 🦷

If your child’s incoming teeth seem larger, darker, or a bit duller in shade, that’s not a red flag 🚩it’s completely normal.

Baby teeth have a thinner, more translucent layer of enamel, which makes them appear brighter.
Permanent teeth have a thicker enamel layer, so a slightly deeper, more yellow-toned shade is actually the norm, not the exception.

Have a question about your child’s smile?

Drop it below, we love hearing from you!

09/14/2026

Does your baby or toddler suck their thumb? 🤔

It’s totally normal! Most children do it to self-soothe and feel secure.

The key is timing. Catching the habit early and working on small, consistent changes makes it much easier to break! The longer it continues past age 4, the more it can affect the shape of the jaw and how teeth line up.

09/10/2026

Did summer fly by and you missed your dental checkup? It’s not too late! ☀️➡️🍂

Call today to schedule!

09/06/2026

Happy birthday to our sweetie girl Dallas Mae 🥳 You probably don’t see her as much as Titan, she’s busy helping Mrs. Rachel with paperwork 🐾📝. We hope your pawrents get you some yummy snacks today 🎂💚🪥🦷

09/04/2026

Here’s a tip that’s easy to miss: how much toothpaste you use actually matters. 🪥

For children who can’t spit yet, stick to a tiny smear about the size of a grain of rice. Once they’re able to, you can move up to a pea-sized dab.
This way, your child still gets fluoride’s protective benefits without swallowing more than they should.

Pin this one to your bathroom mirror as a reminder! 💙

09/01/2026

Notice a new tooth growing in behind a baby tooth that hasn’t fallen out yet? 🦈🦷 That’s what we call “shark teeth,” and it’s more common than you’d think!

Most of the time, the baby tooth will loosen and fall out on its own within a few weeks as the permanent tooth pushes it out. Wiggling it gently can help move things along.

If it’s been sitting like that for more than a couple months, give us a call so we can take a peek. 💙

09/01/2026

Happiest of birthdays to Jen!! We appreciate all you do for our patients and office, and are so thankful to have you! We hope your day is filled with beautiful smiles and wonderful memories 🥳🎂🎈

08/30/2026

💙WE’RE GROWING… AND WE’RE HIRING! 💚

Sumner Pediatric Dentistry is looking for an amazing person to join our team!

We’re currently hiring:
✨ Registered Dental Assistant (RDA)

If you’re passionate about creating positive experiences for children and families, we’d love to hear from you!

📧 Please email your resume to:
[email protected]

Come grow with a team that loves making kids smile!

08/28/2026

Love what we do! Always fun to share knowledge and health tips with our kiddos of the future. Thank you again First Presbyterian Church Preschool of Gallatin for having us.

NCDHM, National Children’s Dental Health Month is right around the corner in February!! If you know any elementary schools or daycares that would benefit from our fun skits, please reach out!! 🦷💙🪥💚🧚🏻

We had SO much fun learning all about taking care of our smiles! 🪥😁 Our friends at Sumner Pediatric Dentistry came to visit us and taught our little ones about healthy teeth, brushing, and why taking care of those pearly whites is so important!

The kids had a BLAST learning, participating, and showing off their biggest smiles! 💚🦷

A huge THANK YOU to Sumner Pediatric Dentistry for spending part of your day with our preschoolers and making dental health so much fun! We are so grateful for community partners who pour into our little ones! 🥰

Keep smiling, keep brushing, and keep those teeth sparkling! ✨🪥😁

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