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• posted: Apr. 02, 2025

At Groomes & Friedman P.A., we know that as many as one in 88 children today have some form of autism, a complex brain disorder that affects a child's ability Read More

• posted: Mar. 26, 2025

Did you know there are as many types of dental fillings as there are flavors of ice cream? Okay, maybe that’s an exaggeration. Still, when you visit the dentist with Read More

• posted: Mar. 19, 2025

Whether you’ve lost a tooth from decay, are preparing for dentures, or were born with a gap where a tooth should have been, you could be a candidate for dental Read More

• posted: Mar. 12, 2025

You might suspect that your wisdom teeth are starting to emerge, but knowing the signs of impacted wisdom teeth can help you be more proactive about your dental care. Impacted Read More

• posted: Mar. 05, 2025

You’re all set for your happy morning and nighttime ritual. You’ve provided your son with his favorite action hero toothbrush and your daughter with her favorite flavored toothpaste. You’ve gotten Read More

• posted: Feb. 26, 2025

Dental sealants are an excellent way to protect children’s teeth from tooth decay by coating them with a thin plastic material. Their teeth look and feel like normal, but they Read More

• posted: Feb. 19, 2025

When your child loses a tooth for the first time, you both have a lot to look forward to. Sharing in the “I’m a big kid!” excitement. Tales of the Read More

• posted: Feb. 12, 2025

Your darling three-month old is crying and fussy—can she be teething already? Or, your happy baby boy has just celebrated his first birthday—with only one tooth in that beautiful, gummy Read More

• posted: Feb. 05, 2025

When a child is born, he or she will have 20 primary teeth and 32 permanent teeth. But sometimes kids are born with additional teeth, and our team at Groomes Read More

• posted: Jan. 29, 2025

The Good News Carbohydrates are one of the body’s essential macronutrients (along with protein and fat). We use carbs to convert the food we eat into energy. How does this work? Read More

• posted: Jan. 22, 2025

You do everything you can to protect your toddler with safeguards large and small. Installing that complicated car seat. Figuring out which sunscreen is best for delicate skin. Spending weeks Read More

• posted: Jan. 15, 2025

Chewing gum can be a sticky problem. We’re not talking about etiquette, or nutrition, or how to get rid of the darned stuff when you don’t have a trash container Read More

• posted: Jan. 08, 2025

At Groomes & Friedman P.A., we see a lot of patients who are concerned about their bad breath, also known as halitosis. So today we thought we would educate our Read More

• posted: Jan. 01, 2025

You’ve learned a lot from your dentist and your family about how to take care of your teeth. You brush and floss, you wear a mouthguard when you’re active, and Read More

• posted: Dec. 25, 2024

The short answer to this question? Yes. Because your child’s breath is a reflection of his or her oral health, you should talk to the doctor if you notice any Read More

• posted: Dec. 18, 2024

Losing a baby tooth is often an exciting event in a child’s life. It’s a sign your child is growing up, and might even bring a surprise from the Tooth Read More