Tips for Making Your Child’s Dental Visit Fun and Stress-Free
By Perry L. Jeffries, DDS and Associates, PA
October 29, 2024
Dental visits can be intimidating for children, especially if it’s their first time or they’ve had a previous negative experience. At our…
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Get a Checkup for the New School Year at Perry L. Jeffries, DDS and Associates, PA in Monroe
By Perry L. Jeffries, DDS and Associates, PA
October 18, 2024
As summer comes to an end and your child prepares to head back to school, it’s important to make sure their oral health is in top shape. At…
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Back To School Checkups
By Perry L. Jeffries, DDS and Associates, PA
September 30, 2024
As every parent knows, getting ready for the start of a new school year can be a very hectic time. For this reason, it’s best to
do some back…
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If Your Child Gets A Gum Abscess…
By Perry L. Jeffries, DDS and Associates, PA
August 29, 2024
An abscess is a painful, swollen lump filled with pus that develops when the body’s immune system tries to fight an infection. A gum…
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Help Your Young Teen Banish Bad Breath
By Perry L. Jeffries, DDS and Associates, PA
July 30, 2024
Adolescence is a critical time for identity formation. While youths focus on their appearance and popularity, the last thing they want is chronic bad…
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Your Child and Canker Sores
By Perry L. Jeffries, DDS and Associates, PA
June 28, 2024
Canker sores are unpleasant. But the good news is that these painful aphthous ulcers (their medical name) can’t spread from one child to…
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Be Aware of Dental Fluorosis.
By Perry L. Jeffries, DDS and Associates, PA
May 29, 2024
If your child’s teeth are a bit discolored, he (or she) may have dental fluorosis (pronounced “floo-roh-sis”). This common…
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Know the Indicators of Juvenile Parotitis
By Perry L. Jeffries, DDS and Associates, PA
April 29, 2024
Saliva keeps the mouth comfortably moist, protects enamel, aids chewing and swallowing, neutralizes destructive acids, kills germs, fights bad breath,…
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Let Fluoride Treatments Improve Your Child’s Oral Health
By Perry L. Jeffries, DDS and Associates, PA
March 29, 2024
Fluoride treatments are a cornerstone of preventive dental care because they offer numerous benefits for maintaining oral health and preventing tooth…
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Your Asthmatic Child Might Need Special Dental Care
By Perry L. Jeffries, DDS and Associates, PA
February 28, 2024
Asthma is a chronic inflammation of the lung airways that causes coughing, chest tightness, wheezing and shortness of breath. If your daughter or son…
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Reshaping A Tooth Is A Quick and Easy Fix
By Perry L. Jeffries, DDS and Associates, PA
January 2, 2024
Does your “tween” or teen dislike her (or his) smile because one or more of her front teeth are moderately uneven? Do the misalignment…
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