Honey Bee Pediatric Dental Co. Lawrence

05/30/2026

‼️ YES, you should be taking care of baby teeth, even though they will fall out!

Most children lose their first baby tooth around age 6 and don’t lose their last one until ages 10–12.

That’s YEARS of eating, speaking, smiling, growing, and developing with baby teeth, and the way you care for them now can impact their oral health for a lifetime.

From our pediatric dental team (and fellow moms) to you, here's what parents should know about taking care of baby teeth ⤵️

🐝 Focus on the gumline, not just the tooth!
Plaque loves to sit right along the gums, which is where those early spots and cavities happen for babies and toddlers.

🐝 Start when their first tooth comes in!
Oral care starts early. Brushing should start as soon as you see a tooth. You can give your baby a toothbrush to chew on to get them used to the sensation of bristles in their mouth.

🐝 Be mindful of all-day sipping and snacking
Milk, juice, snack pouches, crackers… frequent snacking and sipping sugar drinks throughout give cavity-causing bacteria more opportunities to grow.

🐝 Never underestimate the power of having a little fun! Let's be honest, fighting to brush your child's teeth twice a day can feel like a FOREVER battle, but the more frustrated you get, the more they resist 😅

Try counting teeth, making silly mouth noises, finding animals in their teeth, letting them brush your teeth first, or giving them choices (like toothbrush color) so they feel more in control of the situation.

If you're a mom in the KC Metro Area looking for a kids dentist who will make appointments EASY, look no further!

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05/29/2026

Here’s why we (don’t) recommend waiting to get your child’s tongue or lip tie revised 👇

Tongue and lip ties can affect so many things, like breastfeeding, facial development, breathing, and contribute to speech issues in your child.

🐝 Nursing and feeding. Ties can make latching painful for moms and inefficient for babies. This can affecting weight gain and growth overall.

🐝 Face shape and jaw development. The tongue helps shape the palate and jaw growth. When it can’t move the way it was meant to, development can be affected.

🐝 Breathing. Restricted tongue movement can contribute to mouth breathing, affecting airway development and sleep quality

🐝 Speech. Oral ties can limit the tongue mobility needed for certain sounds.

The goal of a tie release is to prevent these issues from becoming bigger problems down the road. That doesn’t mean every tie needs immediate treatment, but it does mean getting an evaluation from your friendly neighborhood Kansas City dentists 😉😉

If you’re wondering whether your child’s tie should be addressed now or later, let’s talk through it!

05/26/2026

A 2022 study found that many children don’t see a dentist for the first time until age 7, and in many cases, the first visit happens because something is wrong or hurting.

That’s why we say 'Everyone by one!'. Seeing a child by age one, or when the first tooth comes in (whichever comes first).

Early dental visits create a positive experience, help parents know what to expect, and prevent little concerns from becoming bigger ones!

Waiting until something is wrong makes a trip to the dentist much harder for both kids and parents. Early visits help the dentist seem familiar and low-stress from the very beginning 🐝

We accept many insurance plans and have membership options for families without dental insurance 🦷 🪥 You can make an appointment with Dr. Meredith by visiting our website: honeybeepdc.com

05/25/2026

Let's be honest, we're all yappers 😅

Getting to connect with our patients and their families is definitely the best part of our days. So if we run a few mins behind, know it's because we're deep in conversation about dinosaurs, Bluey episodes, or why unicorns are better than horses 😂

05/23/2026

Dental anxiety is a common experience for many children, usually stemming from fear of the unknown, negative experiences, or the unfamiliarity of dental settings and procedures. By tackling anxiety head-on, we can help empower children to establish a good relationship with dental care!

At Honey Bee Pediatric Dental Co., our team is dedicated to providing compassionate care and creating a positive dental experience for children of all ages.

05/22/2026

It's their world and we're just living in it 😅

We're moms first, pediatric dentists second—so trust us when we say we aren't telling you to do anything we aren't doing at home too! 🦷 🪥

We've learned all the best tips and tricks for getting kids to actually brush their teeth. And one of the biggest is letting them feel like the BOSS!

When kids have control over their dental choices, like picking their toothpaste flavor, choosing their toothbrush color, or deciding where to start brushing, they feel empowered, and empowered kids are way more excited to participate 🐝

05/21/2026

Shouting HAPPY ANNIVERSARY to these amazing ladies 🥳 Honey Bee wouldn't because what it is without every bee in our hive. Here's to many more years with all of YOU! 🐝

05/20/2026

We make your kids LOVE going to the dentist 🥺 🥰

We meet so many families who come in carrying hard past experiences, like scary or painful dental visits as a child, watching their child be held down or forced through treatment, and guilt over cavities.

That’s why we care SO deeply about creating a positive experience the moment you step in our doors.

If your child is shy, sensitive, wiggly, anxious, has special healthcare needs, or is coming in after a difficult dental experience… we slow down, meet them where they are, and work to build trust FIRST.

We know that a great pediatric dental visit is about so much more than clean teeth. For us, it's about creating experiences that build CONFIDENCE around dental care for years (and generations!) to come 🐝

05/19/2026

Consider this your SIGN to schedule your child’s 6-month visit 🦷🪥

Summer is one of the best times to make a dental appointment. No rushing from school to activities… just a little more flexibility to get those cleanings checked off before busy season starts again ☀️

05/18/2026

One of the hardest parts of pediatric dentistry is seeing how much guilt parents carry around cavities.

You can do 'everything 'right', like brushing, flossing, limiting sugar, and STILL end up hearing your child has a cavity.

Yes, oral hygiene plays a big role. But cavities are also influenced by things like:

🐝 cavity-causing bacteria
🐝 enamel strength and how teeth developed
🐝 frequent snacking or sipping throughout the day
🐝 dry mouth or mouth breathing
🐝 genetics and oral anatomy

So no, we aren't here to shame you!
We are here to help you understand why the cavity happened, what may be increasing cavity risk, and how we can protect your child's teeth moving forward 🐝