Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics of Jackson

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Brace yourself and enjoy the ride! 🦷

Kids laugh around 400 times a day while adults only laugh about 15 times a day.

Dentists in the 1700s recommended using soot to clean teeth. We certainly don’t recommend doing that anymore!

If you’re right-handed, you tend to chew food on your right side. If you’re left-handed, you’ll more likely chew food on the left.

As your child grows, their jaws also grow to make room for their permanent teeth.

We strive to keep your kids smiling!

If you have a teething baby, chances are, both parents and the baby are suffering. Ask us about some remedies!

Visit our pediatric dentist to start your child on the path to a lifetime of healthy teeth.

Traveling? Make sure you keep that toothbrush clean! Let it dry completely before putting it away. Or, if that’s not an option, keep it in a plastic bag and let it dry when you get a chance.

When was the last time you flossed? Make sure it’s part of your dental routine tonight!

Your teeth can bite with up to 200 pounds of force. No wonder it hurts so much when we accidentally bite our cheek!

A baby tooth usually remains in the child's mouth until a permanent tooth underneath it is ready to emerge through the gums.

The first toothbrush with bristles was made in China in 1498 using hair from hogs, horses, and badgers. The first modern toothbrush was manufactured in 1938. We’ve certainly come a long way!

In 1866, Lucy Beaman Hobbs became the first licensed female dentist.

Make sure you’re getting enough calcium to maintain healthy teeth! Yogurt, fortified orange juice, broccoli, cheese, and other dairy products can provide you with that much-needed calcium.

A fossilized T-Rex tooth can weigh up to a pound.

The machine that made “fairy floss” (more well-known as cotton candy) was co-invented by a dentist!

Some babies are born with teeth.

“Nothing you wear is more important than your smile.” - Connie Stevens

The first tooth can push through the gums as early as six months of age.

Believe it or not, there’s a secret to brushing your teeth the right way. Brush each tooth in a circular motion; if you brush in an up-and-down
motion, you’re actually pushing plaque towards your gums rather than away!

The Blue Whale is the largest mammal on earth, but it has no teeth!

Tooth decay is preventable. Children who brush daily with fluoride toothpaste will have less tooth decay.

Children will continue teething until they are about two to three years old.

Limit the consumption of sweet treats to keep your smile strong and healthy!

Human teeth are translucent, meaning the enamel absorbs some light while reflecting back the rest.

Remind your children to brush their teeth twice a day!

Children have 20 milk teeth, also known as primary teeth, by the time they're two and a half years of age.