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• posted: Apr. 24, 2024

the doctor and our team at Pediatric Dental Center of Avon specialize in pediatric dentistry, and we understand that children can be frightened of things they do not understand. This Read More

• posted: Apr. 17, 2024

The idea for Earth Day was the brainchild of Gaylord Nelson, a senator from Wisconsin. He envisioned an Earth Day that would be a kind of environmental teach-in. The first Read More

• posted: Apr. 10, 2024

Outside activities? You slather your kids with sunscreen. Biking? You don’t let your child leave the house without a helmet. Youth sports? You provide mouthguards and padding and headgear and Read More

• posted: Apr. 03, 2024

The Importance of Facial Protection Americans from all walks of life should mark April as National Facial Protection Month on their calendars. The American Association of Pediatric Dentistry, Academy for Sports Read More

• posted: Mar. 27, 2024

the doctor and our team know it can be a challenge to get our children to brush, brush well, and brush often. Here are some tips that can help you Read More

• posted: Mar. 20, 2024

the doctor and our team know that cavities know no age boundaries, and that is why we recommend a visit to our Avon, Connecticut office by a child’s first birthday. Read More

• posted: Mar. 13, 2024

“St. Patrick's Day is an enchanted time -- a day to begin transforming winter's dreams into summer's magic.” Adrienne Cook Lucky green shamrocks, leprechauns, and pots of gold – it must Read More

• posted: Mar. 06, 2024

While you don’t have to wait to start eating right, March is the month the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics asks everyone to pay special attention to what goes into Read More

• posted: Feb. 28, 2024

Let’s call it the cranky phase. Let’s call it the “Mom, I don’t want to” stage. When kids are little, getting them to brush can be a challenge. They bite Read More

• posted: Feb. 21, 2024

Kids today are more tech-savvy than ever before. Even young children use computers, tablets and smart phones to make learning about their world more accessible and more enjoyable. And with Read More

• posted: Feb. 14, 2024

Did you know the actions leading to the beginnings of Valentine's Day were actually centered on the avoidance of war? A Catholic priest named Valentine defied the orders of the Read More

• posted: Feb. 07, 2024

The grownups in your life help you with your dental care. After all, good dental health makes your life happier. Your teeth and gums feel great. You can eat crunchy Read More

• posted: Jan. 31, 2024

First word, first step, first haircut, first… toothbrush? While it may not be considered a typical milestone, choosing the right first toothbrush is an important first step in your child’s Read More

• posted: Jan. 24, 2024

If you have a child who loves arts and crafts, try some of these creative projects with a dental twist. One of these activities is sure to give your child Read More

• posted: Jan. 17, 2024

Sports are great for children for a variety of reasons. Children can develop their motor skills, learn how to solve conflicts and work together, and develop their work ethics. As Read More

• posted: Jan. 10, 2024

The grownups in your life want you to have healthy teeth. That’s why they remind you to brush and floss, make you tooth-friendly meals, and take you to see the Read More