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Most children have 20 baby teeth, also known as primary, deciduous, or milk teeth. Eventually, these teeth fall out—a process called exfoliation—to make room for their permanent adult teeth. But what happens to those tiny teeth once they fall out? Well, that’s where the magic...

When parents think about their child’s health, they often worry about illnesses like asthma, allergies, or the common cold. However, one of the most common childhood diseases is often overlooked—tooth decay. Dental decay (cavities) is the most common chronic disease in children. It is five...

Why Gum Care Matters in Kids Plaque is a sticky film of bacteria that naturally forms on teeth and gums. If not removed daily, it can irritate the gums and lead to: Left untreated, gingivitis can progress to more serious issues—even in children. 4 Simple...

Save a Tooth; Wear a Mouthguard During Contact Sporting Events   A mouthguard is a tough device placed inside the mouth to reduce mouth, and teeth injuries, as well as injures to the surrounding structures. Wearing a mouthguard during contact sports is crucial to the...

Who better to discuss children’s dental hygiene than someone who specializes in that very subject! We asked one of our hygienists, Jessie, her thoughts on the matter. Here is what she had to say … As Children’s Dental Hygiene Month comes to an end, I...

We are very excited to announce that Dr. Michelene Haught, DMD will be joining our growing Windham practice in July 2024. We are thrilled to have found someone who shares the same philosophy, experience, and sense of personalized quality care we have diligently built over the years, and which is so important to us moving forward. 

Dr. Veena is joining us November 6th, 2023 We are very excited to announce Dr. Veena Vaidyanathan Kahn, DDS will be joining our practice in November 2023. Dr. Veena earned her Bachelor of Science Degree from the University of the Pacific. She attended the Pacific...

Here at Just For Kids Pediatric Dentistry, we are so grateful to our incredible dental hygienists. We were excited to celebrate them over this past week for National Dental Hygienist Week! They have one of the most important jobs of providing preventative oral healthcare to...

Just For Kids Pediatric Dentistry was honored to celebrate National Dental Assistant Week with our amazing assistants! Dental Assistants are the backbone of our office, helping whenever and wherever needed. We are so grateful for our fantastic dental assistants and all their hard work. Their...

February 9th is National Toothache Day; while this is not a holiday to celebrate it does offer us a chance to share some important information with you about toothaches. This blog will review some of the basic information involving toothaches, as always call your dental...