You already know that Dermody Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics recommends you come in for a checkup and cleaning at least every six months, but do you know what your child’s dental needs are? From the time children are babies and growing in their first teeth, their oral health care needs may be different from adults.…
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In the long run, wearing braces is so worth it. Whether you’re working toward straight teeth, an improved bite, or both, you’ll end up with a beautiful smile! But sometimes, in the short run, they can be really annoying. Braces can irritate your lips, tongue, and cheeks while you are getting used to them or…
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Healthy teeth make you happy to share your smile with the world. But there’s more to your smile than its beauty! There’s a lot of hard work going on, too.Teeth Are Designed for Healthy EatingHumans are omnivores, which means we can eat both meat and plants. That’s why our teeth have different shapes—they’re designed to…
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Dr. Rachelle Dermody and Dr. Chris Dermody and our team know that cavities know no age boundaries, and that is why we recommend a visit to our Port St. Lucie office by a child’s first birthday. That also happens to be the opinion of our friends at the American Academy of Pediatrics, as well as…
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