Dr Fred the kids dentist, Frederick J. Gehrke DDS, Inc.

09/21/2026

With school back in session and Halloween coming up, now’s a great time to reevaluate what’s going into school lunches, backpacks, and what to give the trick-or-treaters.
Chocolate that melts away has much less risk to teeth than sticky sugary candies, fruit snacks(packets, not real fruit), and gummies.
Using your influence as the purchaser of the snacks you can help your kids feel satisfied and indulged with treats and yet have less risk of tooth decay if you are strategic in your purchases.
Here are some ideas….

08/24/2026

With the school year starting, now’s a great time to reevaluate the nutritional content of your children’s school lunches. Although water is the best choice, there are lots of sugar-free choices that are delicious and won’t fill your kid’s up with empty calories. Their teeth will benefit and they’ll have more hunger for the food you packed for them. Here are some examples. Wishing everyone a great school year….

05/09/2026

It’s terrible that this needs to be a discussion with your kids but it is so important!!! Practice with them and help protect their innocence…

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No one wants to imagine their child being targeted. And you don’t want to burden them with fears. But giving kids the tools to spot warning signs and problematic behaviors can help keep them safe. Most importantly, keep the conversation going.

04/09/2026

If you’re looking for a sugar free juice substitute for your kids, Welch’s has quite a selection! 👇🏼Here’s a link to their choices!

https://www.welchs.com/en-us/juices/zero-sugar-drinks

04/09/2026

Teaching your children to have good dietary and oral hygiene patterns isn’t easy, but it can have long lasting benefits.
What a great gift to give someone you love so very much….

03/31/2026

02/26/2026

Got to talk teeth with some awesome preschoolers yesterday!🙂

02/17/2026

How exciting!!! The snow has melted and we can see the ground again!
Suddenly 50°F feels amazing, but beware!!! This is prime season for dental injuries for kids because of fine gravel and debris that bicycle tires can slide on, and sidewalk and driveway pavement that has shifted or buckled, creating new hazards to trip on. Hoping your kids can enjoy the warm moments with no dental injuries!!!

01/15/2026

The best way to prevent cavities is by designing low risk daily eating/snacking/drinking patterns for yourself and your children. If you scroll through our previous FB pics, you’ll find lots of good ideas for reducing risk and still enjoying some tasty stuff. Happy scrolling and remember, every little bit helps!!!🙂

01/01/2026

Happy New Year everyone! Hope you’re all enjoying the snow and staying safe!🙂