Your Toddler’s First Dental Visit

January 21st, 2026

It’s common for toddlers to be wary of strangers, but their first experience at the dentist shouldn’t be a scary one. Dr. Rachelle Dermody and Dr. Chris Dermody and our team have five tips for you to make your child’s first visit to Dermody Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics easy as pie! Bringing your child to…
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Five Nutrition Tips for Healthy Kids' Smiles

January 14th, 2026

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 ketchup for dinner. Kids will be kids, and maintaining a healthy diet is often the farthest thing from their minds. Do you remember the old…
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How to Care for a Teething Baby

January 7th, 2026

After hours of juggling a wailing baby, you’re probably desperate to address teething pain. If your baby is irritable, drooling, and chewing on hard objects, he or she is likely teething. Although some discomfort while your baby is teething is inevitable, learning a few basic approaches can ease painful gums and soothe your frazzled nerves.…
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Midline Misalignment

December 31st, 2025

By and large, the human body is a marvel of symmetry. But, of course, no one is perfect. You might have noticed one ear is a bit higher than the other. That you wear a shoe a half-size bigger on your left foot. That one shirtsleeve always looks longer. Or that your smile looks off-center.…
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“I cannot say enough good things about Dermody Pediatric! The environment is kid-friendly and fun which is SO helpful for setting the mood for a non-stressful experience. The staff are so caring and do an incredible job at making your child feel at ease. My son had a chipped tooth that needed to be fixed and the experience was a breeze thanks to Dr. Rachelle and her wonderful team.” - Genevieve
“I took my son who has autism there today thinking they would not be able to do anything on him, but everyone was wonderful and Dr. Rachelle was exceptional. They knew just what to do to calm him down and everyone was so nice! Thank you ladies for helping my little boy! You’re awesome.” - Kerry
“My now teenager has been going to Dermody Dental since she was three years old. Dr. Rachelle, the hygienists, and the office staff have been phenomenal from our very first visit! Everyone is kind, knowledgeable, and seem to really care about my daughter & her dental hygiene. Thank you Dr. Rachelle & staff!” - Alicia