Kids Smile Dental Center: Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics

11/18/2024

Share the joy of a healthy smile this holiday season by scheduling a dental exam before year-end. New patients receive a complimentary Sonicare electric toothbrush, per family. Make the most of your insurance benefits now.

Dentistry for Children and adolescents. We offer pediatric and orthodontic dental care in San Mateo, Redwood City and surrounding neighborhoods.

10/25/2024

Effective pre-school visit. Young minds recognize the value of proper oral care and healthy eating habits.

10/20/2024

Empowering our little ones with a lifetime habit of brushing and flossing, we celebrate another successful preschool visit! Thank you, teachers and parents of Redwood City and San Carlos, for your support in shaping the future of our children.

09/23/2024

Announcing the grand opening of our second location in the heart of Redwood City and Atherton. Visit us at 35 Renato Court, Suite A, Redwood City, CA 94061. Schedule an appointment by calling 650-260-4975.

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02/01/2024

Appreciate from the staff. In love with my team and my patient.

01/17/2024

Started the new year with love and appreciation from our sweet patient. We love our patients

08/22/2022

August 22 is National Tooth Fairy Day! Today is dedicated to one of pediatric dental care's favorite little helpers, and it's one of the first ways your child can learn & develop good dental hygiene. Here are a few ideas to help you celebrate National Tooth Fairy Day with your child while practicing healthy dental habits!

07/01/2022

Important to exam your kid’s roof of palate, it’s relate to their airway and tongue space.

Read that again 👃

What does this mean ?!?!

➡️ narrow palate can effect your ability to breathe through your nose optimally

➡️ narrow palate -> low tongue posture

➡️ low tongue posture ->mouth breathing during critical growth periods -> maldevelopment of the jaw -> increase in the mandible plane angle (longer face), a higher palatal plane (affects upper airways), and narrowing of both upper and lower arches->malocclusion ->sleep disordered breathing

There are several influences which can effect facial growth and development

One of the most common one in children is caused by a compromised airway - The inability to breathe properly through the nose.

03/29/2022

If your tongue is not able to do these functions, or uses other muscles to help, you may want to consider an evaluation with an Orofacial Myofunctional therapist 👅👄

It could be something structural such as a tongue-tie, or tongue space issue, or it could be functional matter such as low tongue tone that prevents it from achieving optimal function.

Lear more www.thebreatheinstitute.com

08/05/2021

Mouth breathing and effortful breathing are one of the earliest signs of sleep-disordered breathing and eventually sleep apnea.

Healthy nighttime sleep breathing consists of quiet nasal breathing with the lips closed and the tongue resting all the way up at the roof of the mouth.

Mouth breathing and effortful breathing are one of the earliest signs of sleep-disordered breathing and eventually sleep apnea.

Healthy nighttime sleep breathing consists of quiet nasal breathing with the lips closed and the tongue resting all the way up at the roof of the mouth.
ZaghiMD.com
www.thebreatheinstitute.com

Read entire article www.tonguethrust.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/2016

05/10/2021

Wishing all moms love and happiness on this special day! Happy Mother’s Day!

04/26/2021

Does your child sleep with mouth open at night? Does your child snore or grind at night?
Don’t ignore these signs of airway issues. Start treatment early to maximize their overall health!

Dr. Simmons discusses the critical need for earlier detection of dental problems to mitigate future health challenges. He explains why people's mouths hold t...