Valley Smiles Pediatric Dentistry

08/31/2026

Why did the tooth do to jail? 🤔

It was guilty of INCISOR trading! 🤣

08/31/2026

They’re just baby teeth… they’re going to fall out anyway.”

We hear this one all the time — but baby teeth have a BIG job.

They help your child:
Chew and eat comfortably
Speak and develop sounds properly Hold space and guide adult teeth into the right position
Support healthy jaw and facial development
Smile, laugh, and feel confident

And some baby teeth stick around until age 12 or even later!

Cavities in baby teeth can cause pain, infection, difficulty eating, and sometimes problems for the developing permanent teeth underneath.

So yes, they eventually fall out… but until then, baby teeth matter. A lot. 🦷✨

Save this for the next time someone says, “But it’s just a baby tooth!”

ValleySmiles

08/30/2026

While you’re enjoying the last days of summer fun, don’t forget to keep those little smiles protected with good brushing habits, plenty of water, and regular dental visits. ☀️✨

We’re here to help your child’s smile stay healthy and bright through every adventure, from beach days to big milestones! 💙

08/29/2026

When a teen tells us they never drink soda, sports drinks, energy drinks or anything sugary… but we’re seeing white spot lesions all over their teeth. 👀🦷

White spots can be an early sign that enamel is losing minerals—and frequent sipping on sugary or acidic drinks is often part of the story.

We’re not judging. 😂 We’re just trying to figure out what’s causing it so we can stop it before it becomes a cavity.

Because sometimes… the teeth have receipts. 🧾🦷

08/27/2026

Mother: Has your tooth stopped hurting yet?

Son: I don't know. The dentist kept it. 😝

08/27/2026

08/26/2026

Meet the amazing women behind Valley Smiles 💕🦷

These are the women who make the magic happen every single day—the friendly faces that welcome you, calm nervous little ones, celebrate the brave moments, and keep our office running behind the scenes.

So much of what makes Valley Smiles special is because of this team. Talented, compassionate, hardworking, and genuinely invested in the families we care for.

I’m incredibly proud of the team we’ve built. 💗

08/25/2026

Thank you, Christina W., for sharing your experience! 💙🦷

We love creating positive experiences that help children feel confident and excited about their smiles! ✨

08/25/2026

Intern spotlight 🎤🦷✨

One of our dental assistants sat down with our newest intern for a little Q&A… but here’s the best fun fact of all:

She absolutely ROCKED her internship, so we hired her! 🤍👏

She’s officially joining the Valley Smiles team as a part-time employee, and we couldn’t be more excited to keep her around.

Proof that sometimes an internship is just the beginning. 🫶

FutureInDentistry

08/24/2026

In general, children need X-rays more often than adults. Their mouths grow and change rapidly and X-ray films detect much more than cavities. For example, X-rays may be needed to survey erupting teeth, diagnose bone diseases, evaluate the results of an injury, or plan orthodontic treatment. 😀👦🏼👧🏾

I believe that all pediatric dentists are super heroes but, unfortunately, we were not given the power of X-ray vision! Parents will often ask why we recommend their child, with a healthy and beautiful smile, have X-rays taken of their teeth. The explanation is simple! There are many parts of a toot...