Smiles of Hope

10/02/2025

10/02/2025

10/01/2025

Tonight

🦷 New Episode of Barry Interesting Premieres Tomorrow! 🦷

Join Barry Aycock Wednesday, October 1st at 7PM as he sits down with Kevin DeArman of Smiles of Hope Dental Clinic.

Kevin shares the story of how Smiles of Hope began small, but grew thanks to the generosity of Lighthouse Church, countless volunteers, and donors.

From providing essential dental care to those who can’t afford it, to building a ministry powered by community support and dedicated providers, Smiles of Hope is bringing brighter futures one smile at a time. ✨

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09/12/2025

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Many people assume baby teeth don’t matter because “they’ll fall out anyway,” but this is one of the biggest misconceptions in dentistry. Primary teeth act as natural placeholders, guiding the proper alignment and eruption of the permanent teeth growing underneath. If these teeth are neglected—whether due to untreated cavities, trauma, or early loss—the permanent teeth can erupt in the wrong position, leading to crowding, misalignment, or even impacted teeth.

The roots of baby teeth sit very close to the developing buds of adult teeth. When infection spreads through an untreated cavity, it can travel beyond the roots and directly affect the permanent teeth beneath. This may cause discoloration, enamel defects, or malformation in the incoming tooth. In severe cases, the infection can even damage the surrounding bone, making future eruptions more complicated.

Caring for baby teeth is therefore not only about preventing pain or infection in childhood, but also about protecting the future smile. Regular dental check-ups, timely treatment of cavities, and proper home care create a healthy environment for permanent teeth to grow strong and correctly positioned. What happens in the early years leaves a lasting imprint—healthy baby teeth are the foundation for a lifetime of oral health.

08/20/2025

Marines have landed. Dr. Herb Silva, MCL Ted Dougherty and myself. Oohraah!!!

Only 15% of Veterans have dental coverage. With the dental health workforce shortage and expensive treatment that’s needed, it is difficult for them to find...

08/19/2025

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06/21/2025

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06/20/2025

Groundbreaking ceremony at Lighthouse
Saturday 21JUN25
@ Noon.

06/18/2025

Our Founding Dentist. Thank you so much Dr Kane.

Dr. Bill Kane Receives ADA Humanitarian Award Jun 17, 2025 Honors an ADA member with outstanding, unselfish leadership. William T. Kane, D.D.S., M.B.A., a general dentist in Dexter, Mo., is the recipient of the 2025 American Dental Association (ADA) Humanitarian Award for his impactful leadership an...