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Good Nutrition Leads to Healthy Mouths

March 4th, 2026

At Little Smiles, we know the most common oral health diseases are tooth decay and periodontal disease (or gum disease), and both are among the easiest to prevent. One of the most common ways we recommend to boost your oral health is by improving your diet, because you (and your mouth) truly are what you…
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Three Must-Have Dental Treatments

February 25th, 2026

There are numerous options for dental treatments out there, so how do you choose which are right for you? Our experts at Little Smiles have handpicked the three must-have procedures that we believe can benefit nearly every patient. Periodontal Exam: This should happen at least once a year and is quick and painless. Dr. Pete…
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Thumb Sucking

February 18th, 2026

Learning to suck their thumbs is one of the first physical skills babies acquire. In fact, ultrasound images have revealed babies sucking their thumbs in the womb! Babies have a natural sucking reflex, and this activity is a normal way for your baby to soothe herself. If your toddler still turns to her thumb for…
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The Start of Valentine’s Day

February 11th, 2026

Valentine’s Day, also known as Saint Valentine’s Day, has been said to originate with a Catholic priest named Valentine several thousand year ago. Valentine defied the emperor at the time by secretly marrying men and their brides after the emperor had made it illegal to marry. Emperor Claudius II did this because he wanted as…
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