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06/23/2023

See you July 22nd!

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05/14/2023

Happy Mother’s Day from our Children’s Choice Team!

Keep on Brushing, Keep on Smiling!

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05/03/2023

Ever heard of a Bye-Bye Paci Party? Us Either! So let’s have one!🥳

Pacifiers can be useful especially when recommended up to 6 months of age in the reduction of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) but after,pacifier habits play a smaller and smaller role and can lead to dental and oral developmental changes.

As we learn more, like prolonged sucking habits may point to an airway concern, there are also kids who just LOVE the paci or find it hard to give up due to an emotional connection.

If you are down to the 1–>4 steps in our post, your child may just be ready to take THE LAST STEP. Say Bye-Bye to the Paci!

Do it with US this Saturday 5/6!

DM us with any questions and to RSVP. First 5 who RSVP will get to participate in this free Build A Bear party!

So exciting Stay tuned for other Habitbreaking Events!

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05/03/2023

Our network continues to grow in helping our kids feed better, speak clearer, smile brighter , and breathe freer.

Let’s thrive together.💪🏾

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05/03/2023

Ever heard of a Bye-Bye Paci Party? Us Either! So let’s have one!🥳

Pacifiers can be useful especially when recommended up to 6 months of age in the reduction of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) but after,pacifier habits play a smaller and smaller role and can lead to dental and oral developmental changes.

As we learn more, like prolonged sucking habits may point to an airway concern, there are also kids who just LOVE the paci or find it hard to give up due to an emotional connection.

If you are down to the 1–>4 steps in our post, your child may just be ready to take THE LAST STEP. Say Bye-Bye to the Paci!

Do it with US this Saturday 5/6!

DM us with any questions and to RSVP. First 5 who RSVP will get to participate in this free Build A Bear party!

So exciting Stay tuned for other Habitbreaking Events!

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03/21/2023

Join Children’s Choice Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics and Black Beer Movement for our annual Beer and Babies: A Hopping Oral Health Experience

This year we are celebrating Women’s History Month featuring women crafted or women inspired beers such as:
🍺Roses aren't Dead Pale Ale (Urban Garden Brewing )
🍺Rhythm & Beauty Black Lager (Soul Mega)
🍺The African Queen and Her 7 C's IPA (Liquid Intrusion Brewing Company )
🍺White Chocolate Dream Blonde Stout (Black Beauty Brewer)

Date: Sunday, March 26
Cost: Free
Location: Virtual
Time: 3-4 pm virtual

You get free beer from local black breweries and oral health samples!

We will also have a guided beer tasting and a little tooth,speech, feeding, airway talk.

Register by link in bio

https://forms.gle/j3yq8WCa2GR6tyAR8

Boxes can be picked up from our DC or MD location and/or Right Proper Brewery.

02/13/2023

To borrow a line from our Superbowl half time headliner ….you have to work, work , work it together as a family to have great oral health.

Did you know one of the main predictors of great oral health of a child is that of their guardian? Yup! It matters. So when you make your child’s dental hygiene visit, why don’t you make one for your too with your dentist?!

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02/12/2023

It’s true! Teeth tend to come in (or erupt) at night so if you notice some sleep pattern changes in your child and you notice bulging gums where teeth should be coming in….that may be it!

We will talk about tomorrow what other signs you may see with teething.

Questions? We are here for you!

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02/11/2023

Ever wonder why there are so many electric toothbrushes out there? Well, the tooth brushing technique is not simple!

We used to gauge a child’s solo tooth brushing with a nonelectric toothbrush by the ability to tie their own shoe.

Non lace shoes and velcro has set us back a little and therefore the hand dexterity or movement usually mature enough for kids to brush solo is closer to 9-10 years of age. 🤯

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02/10/2023

There are limits to toothpaste!

If using a fluoridated toothpaste, we like going off experience rather than age and suggest:

👉Nonspitters: use the size of a grain of rice

👉Spitters: use the side of a sweet pea

Have questions? Ask us!

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02/09/2023

Bring on the space!

Spacing between baby teeth may save some braces costs down the road because adult teeth are 1 1/2 to 2 times the size!🤯

It also makes it easier to brush and NOT floss (because you only need to floss between teeth that don’t have spaces).

You can thank us later! ❤️

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02/08/2023

That’s right! Our team is expertly trained in helping families with tethered tissues like a lip or tongue tie navigate how to help their child breast/chest feed.

We are partners with our doulas, lactation consultants, infant body workers, pediatricians, and more who initially may see a baby who is struggling and will refer them to us for evaluation and possibly treatment.

Some concerns that babies are being referred for are:
1. Trouble latching
2. Inefficient feeds
3. Pain to breastfeeding partner
4. Increased gas
5. Increased drooling
6. Tongue immobility
And more.

This part of our practice is truly a hightlight as we literally are able to influence oral health from birth.

Have questions? Ask us!

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02/07/2023

Just in case you needed to know where ‘else’ besides the dental office you can find our CEO and Board Certified Pediatric Dentist, Dr. Jonelle Anamelechi. 💁🏾‍♀️

She is also on stage, a best selling author, a mom of two, a wife, a coach…🤜🏽🤛🏽

Just know when are in our care, you are in expert hands.

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02/05/2023

Did you know babies have 20 teeth? Yup! (And adults will have 32)

The anticipation over when teeth will be coming in (and the behaviors that surround them—coming up in Day 6!) is always a BIG topic in the parent groups.

Here is your short guide but make sure to read the tip—-it may vary!

What age did your child get teeth?

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02/04/2023

That’s right! We often have families come in with a misunderstanding about breast milk and their breastfed /chestfed child.

Once teeth come around 6 months, the brushing routine needs to start especially if breastfeeding/ chestfeeding at will.

Why? Because the thick, sticky and luscious nature of breastmilk can trap left over food on the teeth over night and THAT will lead to an increased chance of getting cavities.

So a few tips:
1. Start your normal brushing twice a day routine with the first tooth.
2. Have a nighttime dedicated cloth or (our favorite) handy to quickly swipe after a night feed (or day feed)

You’ve got this! And we are here to help.

Questions? Ask away!👇👇

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02/03/2023

It’s true! But not necessarily common (although we’ve seen a fair amount of them in our practice!)

Approximately one in 2000 to 3000 live-born babies have natal teeth (teeth a birth) with the presence of lower baby front teeth being most common. The teeth may appear in pairs, but more than two natal teeth are rarely seen.

About 90-99% of natal teeth are the actual baby teeth that have come in before they were supposed to which is usually at 6 months of age.

When seen at birth , a few decisions are made about the teeth based on the stability of the teeth and ability to stay in the mouth without any complications.

Imagine having to brush your child’s teeth from day 1! 😳

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02/02/2023

Pregnancy has important milestones….even for teeth!

Here are some great oral health tips to remember while pregnant. A special note: dental care CAN happen during pregnancy! There are just ideal times for it based on your pregnancy journey.

🦷Dental health is an important part of your overall health. It’s also an important part of your pregnancy (prenatal) care.

😷Pregnancy increases the risk of certain dental health problems that may lead to pregnancy complications, like premature birth.

✅Go to your regular dental checkups during pregnancy. Tell your dentist that you’re pregnant.

🤰🏽If you’re worried about your dental health, see your dentist right away.

🪥Brush your teeth twice a day and floss once a day.

Thank you

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01/26/2023

Can YOU help your child speak better? Can your PEDIATRIC DENTIST? Yes! And YES!

Join Gabriele Nicolet , Executive Director and Founder of and Dr. Anamelechi tomorrow as we chat in our 2023 Parent Resolution Series about Speech .

We will be giving away 5 copies of Gabriele’s new book, The Gift of Speech!

Have questions? Drop them below! 👇👇👇

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