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What should I do if my child has a toothache?

Toothaches in children can be tricky ordeals that cause distress for both the child and the parent. You may feel helpless and frustrated because you cannot pinpoint the location of Read More

September is National Childhood Injury Prevention Month!

September is National Childhood Injury Prevention Month, and the doctor and our team at Brite Smiles of Rhode Island are excited to share some tips to keep your child safe. Read More

Celebrate Labor Day by Getting Away

Labor Day honors the contributions that workers have made to this country, and for many Americans, the holiday is a great time to relax at home with family and friends. Read More

Make Brushing With Your Child Fun!

It’s no secret that kids and adults have different priorities: your duty is to raise a happy, healthy child, but your little one’s only priority may be to have fun. Read More

Kids and Teeth Grinding

Grind, grind, grind… if your little one happens to be a teeth grinder, you may be familiar with this unpleasant sound. Teeth grinding, or what the doctor and our team Read More

Five Nutrition Tips for Healthy Kids' Smiles

If your child could have it his way, chances are he would eat Lucky Charms for breakfast, a peanut butter and fluff sandwich for lunch, and chicken fingers slathered in Read More

Are thumb sucking and pacifier habits harmful for a child’s teeth?

Depending on how long the thumb sucking or constant pacifier use continues, and how aggressively the child sucks a thumb or the pacifier, it can indeed be an oral health Read More

Good Dental Hygiene Impacts Overall General Health

There are many ways in which your oral health has an impact on your overall general health. There are naturally occurring bacteria in the mouth. Some of those bacteria, including Read More

Dental Emergencies in Children

Dental emergencies are bound to come up when you have young children. the doctor and our team want to you to be prepared in case you run into a difficult Read More

Brushing Your Toddler’s Teeth

At Brite Smiles of Rhode Island, we know that brushing your toddler’s teeth can be an intimidating prospect. So we’re providing a few tips in the hope of making the Read More

Happy Fourth of July

Every year, Americans all over the world celebrate the birth of the country and its independence on the Fourth of July. There are countless ways that people celebrate and they Read More

Just What Is Plaque?

When you were younger, and you brushed your teeth without any help for the first time, it was a big step. It meant you’d learned the right way to brush Read More

First Filling?

It’s your child’s first filling at our Woonsocket, Rhode Island office, and perhaps you’re both a little nervous. Your child doesn’t know what to expect, and you want to make Read More

Is dairy crucial to my child's oral health?

Healthy eating, combined with regular physical activity, plays a vital role in your child’s health and well-being. Dairy foods are naturally nutritious, packed with ten essential nutrients that help your Read More

Smile! June marks National Smile Month!

Can you believe it’s already June? Today, the doctor and our team at Brite Smiles of Rhode Island thought we’d let you know that June is National Smile Month, so Read More

How often does my child need to see the dentist?

According to the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, checkups at Brite Smiles of Rhode Island are recommended for all children two times a year. Children should be evaluated for cavities Read More

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