Most parents are passionate about keeping their children active. Youth sports are one of the best ways for young people to stay active. On average, over 40 million children participate in youth sports every year in the United States. While sports are a great way for a child to learn how to work with others…

Here at Kids First Dentistry, we cater to the whole family, and that means including pediatric dentistry as part of our skill set. Let’s talk about some of the strategic ways that we work to accommodate young children in a dental setting. Feeling Comfortable Most experienced dentists understand that part of the value in pediatric…

Eating a healthy, well-balanced diet is essential for any child’s growth and development. Proper nutrition will help them feel good about themselves and do well in school. While this is true, kids are kids, which means that eating a healthy diet may not be on their minds. As a parent, you can implement the following…

What’s the secret to kids’ dentistry? Well, there are a number of ways you could reply to this. We’ve kicked it around in the break room sometimes. But most of our staff would agree that aside from the clinical part of kids’ dentistry, in terms of patient approach, it’s fairly simple. Kids are young and…

Where do you go for family dentistry and pediatric dentistry in the Jacksonville area?   That’s not just an academic question: it’s a question that parents and heads of households ask themselves as they end up needing dental care or exams. You want a place where you will be comfortable coming over time, and where…

For years, doctors have been telling adults that stress can increase the likelihood of everything from depression to high blood pressure and everything in between. However, most people don’t think about the impact of stress on their smiles.  Unfortunately, it’s not just adults that have to deal with stress. Children also face stress, and it…

As you evaluate your child’s dental health, various components compete for your attention.   There is the need to assess brushing and what happens to the gum line over time, just like there is for a dental patient of any age.   At the same time, there’s also a big focus on the development of…

Teaching your children how to take care of their teeth can be challenging. Children inherently develop bad dental habits out of their lack of knowledge about their teeth and how to properly care for them. As a parent, you need to constantly be on the lookout for bad dental habits. Immediately correcting these mistakes allows…

In a few months, millions of school-age children will be on summer vacation. As a parent, it is your responsibility to make sure your children stay healthy and happy during this time of year. During the summer, children are at home and bored most of the time. This boredom can snowball and cause bad dental…

Being a parent is one of the most rewarding jobs on the planet. It is your job as a parent to make sure your child is both healthy and happy. One of the main things you need to focus on when trying to keep your child healthy is properly caring for their teeth. Until your…