Hi-5 Children's Dentistry

Hi-5 Children's Dentistry We specialize in dental work for infants from 12 months and children up to 18 years old, special nee

It’s Spring and Summer is approaching! Warmer temperatures call for better hidration!💧Drinking water not only keeps our ...
03/18/2024

It’s Spring and Summer is approaching! Warmer temperatures call for better hidration!💧

Drinking water not only keeps our body hydrated, carries nutrients and oxygen to the cells and normalizes blood pressure, but also helps our mouth eliminate enamel-attacking acid after eating certain foods😄💧

Water can help keep our breath fresher (a dry mouth is a feast for mouth bacteria), balance the mouth’s pH level and promote the production of saliva, our best ally in cavity prevention.

Do you drink enough water every day?

This is a common question at the practice: “Should my teen still see a pediatric dentist or should we switch to a genera...
03/05/2024

This is a common question at the practice: “Should my teen still see a pediatric dentist or should we switch to a general dentist?”

If you’ve been taking your child to the dentist since an early age, they probably have been visiting a pediatric dentist and not a general dentist.

But now that your child is becoming older and has adult teeth, you may be wondering if your teen is ready to make the switch. Hold that thought.

Teens should definitely continue to see their pediatric dentist. Here’s why:

Even though teenagers aren’t children anymore, they’re still going through changes and growing processes in their mouth, face, and jaw, and these changes can impact their oral health.

Pediatric dentists are specially trained to meet the unique needs of adolescents and teens!

Oncyophagia, better known as nail biting is a habit that can damage teeth by cracking, chipping or wearing them down and...
03/01/2024

Oncyophagia, better known as nail biting is a habit that can damage teeth by cracking, chipping or wearing them down and also lead to dental complications, like malocclusion (bad bite), diastema (gap teeth) or gingivitis (gum disease)

The earlier children begin getting regular dental checkups, the healthier their mouths will stay throughout their lives....
02/28/2024

The earlier children begin getting regular dental checkups, the healthier their mouths will stay throughout their lives.

Early checkups will not only help prevent cavities and tooth decay but your children will feel comfortable and empowered with oral health techniques.

Kids who are up to date on their dental care chew food easily, learn to speak clearly and smile with confidence.

Skipping One Night of Brushing a child's teeth can't hurt, right?WRONG! Brushing is NON NEGOTIABLE. Regardless of the si...
02/26/2024

Skipping One Night of Brushing a child's teeth can't hurt, right?

WRONG!
Brushing is NON NEGOTIABLE.

Regardless of the size of the fuss children make, you need to make it clear to them: there’s no way around it; not brushing and flossing our teeth is not a choice.

If it helps and to make things easier, don't wait until your child is tired and sleepy, they may not be much cooperative with brushing and flossing their teeth. Jump ahead and do it while your child is still active and getting ready to go to bed.

The exposure to a new, unknown environment can cause a newborn to develop a fixation to help them feel relaxed and distr...
02/22/2024

The exposure to a new, unknown environment can cause a newborn to develop a fixation to help them feel relaxed and distracted. Often, that fixation comes in the form of sucking –anything from a thumb to a pacifier.

For the first 18-24 months of a baby’s life, there’s little to no risk worry for a pacifier affecting their teeth.

However, between the ages of 2-4, your child’s teeth will start to settle and the use of a pacifier can disrupt proper tooth and jaw development as well as maturity.

By the age of 4, your child should be entirely off the pacifier, to avoid dental repercussions and your child growing more attached to it, making it harder to emotionally let go of it.

Dental X-rays are CRITICAL to give an accurate diagnosis and without them, many oral health conditions would go unnotice...
02/19/2024

Dental X-rays are CRITICAL to give an accurate diagnosis and without them, many oral health conditions would go unnoticed and untreated until it’s too late and painful for a patient.

Each patient is unique and on a case-by-case approach, we may need dental xrays to meet the standard of oral care, prevent disease and provide quality service to our patients.

Early detection of any pathology is essential to work preventively and helps us detect problems before they become bigger, more costly, time-consuming and painful for our young patients.

The American Dental Association (ADA) and the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) recommend that when NEEDED, kids and teens get X-rays every six to 12 months if they have cavities.

Pediatric xrays are safe, as the amount of radiation we use is very low and your child will be protected with a lead vest to further minimize any risk.

Each February, the American Dental Association (ADA) sponsors National Children's Dental Health Month to raise awareness...
02/15/2024

Each February, the American Dental Association (ADA) sponsors National Children's Dental Health Month to raise awareness about the importance of oral health, especially for children.

Why is it important to get your child used to the dental environment at an early age?

Because starting children off with good dental habits and positive experiences at the pediatric dentist’s office is the way to help them develop a healthy relationship with their teeth and their dental team.

Why some people dread going to the dentist? Because they only go when they are in pain! And we all know how bad a toothache can be.

Our goal is to prevent pain, and the best way to do this is to encourage good oral health habits.

Having good oral health lays the foundation for many important developmental milestones:-A healthy mouth allows children...
02/14/2024

Having good oral health lays the foundation for many important developmental milestones:

-A healthy mouth allows children to eat correctly and develop healthy bodies and bones including the jaws.

-Healthy teeth enable children to pronounce and speak correctly, smile and establish self-esteem at critical periods of self-development.

February is National Children's Dental Health Month and here are FIVE important steps for good oral health in children:

1-The most important is to brush your child's teeth at least twice a day with fluoride toothpaste.

2-Visit the pediatric dentist as soon as the first tooth erupts and before birthday No. 1.

3-Make sure your kids have access to and choose healthy snacks.

4-Ensure your child is getting adequate fluoride.

5-Water! Water is always the best drink of all.

Let’s celebrate National Children's Dental Health Month by raising awareness on oral disease and what we can do to prevent it!

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about 20% of children aged 5 to 11 years and 13% of a...
02/13/2024

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about 20% of children aged 5 to 11 years and 13% of adolescents aged 12 to 19 years have at least one untreated decayed tooth.

Those alarming numbers reflect the impact that poor oral hygiene practices have on children - and their parents- since most children are not aware or in charge of their health.

Besides being painful, untreated cavities can cause infections that may lead to problems with eating, speaking, playing, and learning. All of these affect your child's well-being:

Children must visit the pediatric dentist by birthday Nbr. 1 or as soon as the first tooth erupts.

The experiences children have at the pediatric dentist and dental hygiene habits will both affect your child’s oral hea...
02/08/2024

The experiences children have at the pediatric dentist and dental hygiene habits will both affect your child’s oral health for the rest of his/her life.

It’s critical for children to understand the importance of taking care of their teeth and get the right information about it while getting positive, educational, relaxing experiences at the pediatric dentist’s office

➡️Before Their Teeth Come InClean your little one’s mouth, take a wet, warm washcloth and wipe all over their gums. Even...
02/07/2024

➡️Before Their Teeth Come In
Clean your little one’s mouth, take a wet, warm washcloth and wipe all over their gums. Even when your baby is little, bacteria can build up on their gums and cause them oral problems.

Clean your baby’s mouth after every meal and every night before bed as soon as your baby’s born.

Don’t put your baby to bed with a bottle filled with milk/formula.

When it is time to introduce solids, choose healthy foods to reduce the risk of tooth decay.

➡️When teeth start to erupt

As soon as you see a tooth in your baby's mouth, start to brush using a smear (grain of rice) of fluoridated toothpaste (1000 ppm) 2 times per day for children under age 3.

➡️And for children ages 3–6, shift to a pea-sized amount of fluoride toothpaste to brush 2 times a day!

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1202 Cypress Glen Cir
Kissimmee, FL
34741

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Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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