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Why Are Baby Teeth Important? Ask our Pedodontist

By Perry L. Jeffries, DDS and Associates, PA

December 29, 2021

“If my child’s baby teeth are only temporary and will fall out soon, why should I be concerned about them?” …

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Help Prevent “Baby Bottle” Tooth Decay in Your Child

By Perry L. Jeffries, DDS and Associates, PA

November 29, 2021

Many parents don’t pay a whole lot of attention to their children’s baby teeth, believing that they will eventually get replaced by adult…

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Sealants Pave the Way to Healthy Teeth

By Perry L. Jeffries, DDS and Associates, PA

October 25, 2021

Just because they’re just starting out in life doesn’t mean that young children and teenagers aren’t susceptible to gum disorders. …

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Even Children Can Get Gum Disease

By Perry L. Jeffries, DDS and Associates, PA

September 28, 2021

Just because they’re just starting out in life doesn’t mean that young children and teenagers aren’t susceptible to gum disorders. …

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Put a Dental Checkup on Your Child’s Back-to-School Checklist

By Perry L. Jeffries, DDS and Associates, PA

August 24, 2021

The weeks before the school year begins are very busy. Parents are buying their kids new clothes, shopping for school supplies and figuring out their…

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Will Your Child Need Two-Phase Orthodontic Treatment?

By Perry L. Jeffries, DDS and Associates, PA

July 27, 2021

Young children’s teeth shift and grow frequently. While most orthodontic problems can be treated in one phase, your child might need…

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Beware the Sippy Cup

By Perry L. Jeffries, DDS and Associates, PA

June 23, 2021

Sippy cups have been around since 1981, and they’re adored by parents everywhere. You can thank Richard Belanger, who invented the spill-proof…

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It’s Important to Listen to Your Child Sleep

By Perry L. Jeffries, DDS and Associates, PA

May 26, 2021

For most parents, there’s nothing more reassuring than the sight and sound of your young child sleeping peacefully in his (or her) bed. But…

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Your Pedodontist can Spot and Correct Harmful Oral Habits in Children

By Perry L. Jeffries, DDS and Associates, PA

April 26, 2021

Learning is a process of trial and error, never more so than when we’re developing as young children. Children love to experiment — which…

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Simple Solutions for Your Teething Toddler

By Perry L. Jeffries, DDS and Associates, PA

March 25, 2021

Are you looking for an experienced children’s dentist? You’ve come to the right place! At Perry L. Jeffries, DDS and Associates, PA, our highly skilled team is current…

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Start Your Child on a Positive Note

By Perry L. Jeffries, DDS and Associates, PA

February 25, 2021

All of us have heard about or experienced in-person the day that small children are sitting in professional stylists’ chairs awaiting their…

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What to Expect When Your Baby Starts to Teethe

By Perry L. Jeffries, DDS and Associates, PA

January 25, 2021

Your baby’s first teeth. How you delight in those white, little chiclets as they start to appear! But baby teeth are more than just cute…

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