Valley Smiles Pediatric Dentistry

09/08/2026

Here's to one more long summer weekend! ☀️

We hope our Valley Smiles families enjoy a Labor Day filled with extra family time, outdoor fun, and plenty of reasons to smile.

09/08/2026

Why is it important to avoid giving sugary drinks to your children? In addition to a host of other health issues, people who drink 3 or more glasses of soda a day are 62% more likely to develop tooth decay. So when in doubt, choose water!

09/06/2026

That dental appointment you've been meaning to schedule? Today's the day! 😉

In honor of Fight Procrastination Day, cross one more thing off your family's to-do list and make sure your little one's smile is on track.

Schedule a visit with Valley Smiles Pediatric Dentistry: https://www.valleysmilesnj.com/

09/04/2026

Out here like Lighting McQueen ⚡️

09/03/2026

Poking the tongue out between the lips is a common reflex in babies associated with feeding. This behavior occurs in most babies and is something they outgrow naturally. However, knowing when thrusting becomes a problem can help you respond promptly.

Find out more about oral care and oral health for infants, including when to start brushing baby teeth, baby toothpaste, and more, from the Colgate Oral Care Center.

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. 😝