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Our Annual Guide to Kids Activities in Naperville This Summer: Social Distancing Edition

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We usually share what to do with kids in Naperville throughout the year to give parents ideas for keeping tiny tots, children and teens entertained. While this summer will look a lot different, that doesn’t mean there aren’t plenty of fun activities you can do with your kids locally or even in your own backyard while practicing social distancing. To help, we’re sharing our annual guide to kids activities in Naperville. Read More

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The Best and Worst Drinks for Kids’ Teeth

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While most of us know that giving our kids tons and tons of candy or cookies is bad for their teeth, it can be easy to overlook drinks and teeth. Yet, beverages can have a big impact on dental health too, particularly when they’re slowly sipped throughout the day, such as when you give a child a sippy cup or water bottle. That’s because then the teeth are constantly being bathed in whatever your child is drinking. As Naperville pediatric dentists, we try to encourage families to limit sugary drinks and stick with smile-friendly options. To help, we’re sharing the best and worst drinks for kids’ teeth. Read More

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Super Fun Projects for Kids to do at Home

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With schools still closed and playdates temporarily on hold, we know it can be tough to keep kids engaged and entertained. Well, the team at Innovative Pediatric Dentistry is here to help! We’ve rounded up some super fun projects for kids to do at home while you’re social distancing. From DIY experiments to arts and crafts with household items, these ideas will add a little excitement to your child’s day.

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10 Tooth Fairy Ideas That Will Delight Your Kids

10 Tooth Fairy Ideas That Will Delight Your Kids

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Tooth Fairy Day at Innovative Pediatric Dentistry - just one of our fun Tooth Fairy ideas for kids

The Tooth Fairy is one busy fairy. She makes her way all around the world slipping treats under kids’ pillows in exchange for their teeth and she does it without waking anyone up. Talk about talent! However, with her doing so much work on her own, sometimes she needs a little help from parents to really bring the magic.

That’s why we’re sharing some fun Tooth Fairy ideas for making special memories with your child.

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Choosing the Best Toothpaste for Kids illustrated by a baby holding a toothbrush and tube of toothpaste

Choosing the Best Toothpaste for Kids

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Flossing once daily and brushing twice a day are super important habits for warding off childhood tooth decay and gum disease. Most parents have a pretty good idea about general oral hygiene. Yet, where we get a lot of questions at our Naperville kids’ dentistry practice is surrounding toothpaste. Is fluoride safe for babies? When is it okay to start using toothpaste for kids? Well, we’ve got all of your answers in our guide to choosing the best toothpaste for kids from infancy through the school-aged years. Read More

A kid who needs a habit-breaking appliance for thumb sucking

Getting a Habit-Breaking Appliance for Thumb Sucking: A Parent’s Guide

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As a Naperville dentist for kids, a lot of parents seek us out because they’re worried about their child using a pacifier or sucking their thumb and they’ve heard about getting a habit-breaking appliance for thumb sucking.

First, we have to say, these habits are completely normal in infants and sucking is a natural instinct. In fact, some babies even suck their fingers and thumbs in the womb!

However, when oral habits continue past the first few years of life, severe malocclusion (an improper bite) can occur. For kiddos who have a really difficult time kicking the habit, when all else fails, a habit-breaking appliance for thumb sucking or tongue thrust may be indicated.

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