Drs. Cochran, Soares and Associates Pediatric Dentistry

05/25/2026

Home of the free, because of the brave - Remembering our fallen heroes this Memorial Day and always. 🇺🇸

05/18/2026

Is that little smile starting to wiggle? 🦷✨
Losing that first baby tooth is a major milestone, but it definitely brings up a lot of questions! If you're wondering what’s normal for the timeline, how the "first in, first out" rule works, or how to handle a loose tooth without any painful yanking, this quick guide has you covered.

Get ready for the Tooth Fairy! 👇

Your child probably won't lose her first tooth until she hits first grade, but here's a sneak peek at when baby teeth fall out and what to expect.

05/14/2026

What is bottle rot?🥤
Constant sipping on milk or juice throughout the day can actually wear down your little one's enamel, leading to what dentists call "bottle rot."

The easiest fix? Fill those in-between-meal sippy cups with water and save the milk for mealtimes! 💧

Read more on how to spot the early signs here:

Here's why you should avoid giving your toddler a bottle in bed and how to keep your tot's pearly whites shiny, bright and cavity-free.

05/10/2026

05/03/2026

🦷 May is National Dental Care Month! 🦷
Your smile is one of your greatest assets! This month is all about prioritizing your oral health. Remember the "Golden Trio":
✅ Brush twice a day for two minutes ⏱️
✅ Floss daily (yes, every day!) 🧵
✅ Schedule your professional cleaning every 6 months 🗓️
A healthy smile leads to a healthy body! ✨

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04/24/2026

Pacifier Teeth: Effects of Prolonged Use and Tips for Prevention...
"Pacifier teeth" refers to a type of dental misalignment caused by the prolonged use of a pacifier and can impact your child’s dental development.

Find out what they look like and how to prevent pacifier teeth...

Pacifier teeth, a type of dental misalignment, can impact your child’s dental development. Find out what they look like and how to prevent pacifier teeth at OralB.com.

04/19/2026

How to Brush and Floss Your Toddler's Teeth:
Now that your smiling sweetie has more teeth, it's time to learn the basics of toddler tooth care. Follow these steps to set your child up for success with her oral hygiene routine.

Now that your smiling sweetie has more teeth, it's time to learn the basics of toddler tooth care.

04/13/2026

Common Oral Care Issues in Kids:
Oral health is important at any age, especially when smiles are still developing. Here are the common oral health issues in kids and how to prevent them...

Oral health is important at any age, especially when smiles are still developing. Here are the common oral health issues in kids and how to prevent them at Oralb.com.

04/06/2026

April Fool's Day Fun! :)

04/05/2026

Best wishes for a very Happy Easter! 🐣