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Making your child's first dental visit a positive experience is essential for establishing a lifetime of good oral health habits. Here are some tips…

Teeth cleaning for kids is a magical adventure that turns oral care into a delightful experience! With a touch of creativity and imagination, you can…

Having clean teeth is crucial for maintaining a radiant smile and ensuring optimal oral health.  Perry L. Jeffries, DDS and Associates, PA can help you in many different…

If you dread going to the dentist, your trepidation may soon lift. Laser technology, which has been used in innumerable types of medical procedures…

Getting children to brush — let alone floss — their teeth can often be a challenge. When teeth are not brushed regularly or well enough,…

Few foods are better for our health than fruit. Packed with vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and fiber, fruit is nature’s superfood. But as…

At the office of Perry L. Jeffries, DDS and Associates, PA, we maintain a position at the forefront of the latest advances in care to offer patients treatment that is more…

Kids love their sweets but there’s often a price to pay for eating too much of them — cavities — bringing oral pain and sensitivity…

Getting children to go to a dental appointment can be a challenge for many parents. Taking a youngster with special needs to a pedodontist can be an…

At the office of Perry L. Jeffries, DDS and Associates, PA, our skilled professionals make it a point to provide personalized and compassionate dental care for patients of…

The normal adult mouth has 32 teeth that are as unique as your fingerprints. But lurking in the back of your mouth are two extra molars, which most…

While children are less likely than adults to experience gum disease, the same can't be said for tooth decay. One aggressive form of decay called…

Cavities are permanently damaged areas that turn into tiny holes. Developing a cavity isn’t unusual, and many parents assume that it’s no…

Saliva, commonly referred to as spit, is something many of us probably haven’t given much thought to. But this bodily fluid is vitally…

Our teeth are made to withstand years of wear and tear. They’re covered with a thin layer of enamel, a protective shell that’s the…

Sleep apnea. If you think it’s a condition that strikes adults only, think again. Children can also suffer from this potentially serious sleep…

When was the last time you brought your children in to see the dentist? At the office of Perry L. Jeffries, DDS and Associates, PA, we can help your children maintain optimal…

You probably don’t give much thought to your saliva, but it performs many important jobs. Inadequate saliva flow is a condition called dry…

The tongue is instrumental in allowing us to speak clearly, to taste our foods and in chewing. But did you know the tongue can also speak volumes…

At the office of Perry L. Jeffries, DDS and Associates, PA, parents often ask us how to choose the best toothpaste for their child. Toothpaste is big business, and there are…