Mid-Florida Pediatric Dentistry was founded to make your childs experience visiting the dentist more pleasant and less traumatic for themand for you! As a dentist with a degree in Child Development, Dr. Teddy Bland incorporates his extensive education in both fields to create an environment of caring and reassurance.
Teddy R. Bland Jr. was born and raised in Lake County Florida. He attended Florida State University earning his Bachelor of Science Degree in Family and Child Sciences with special focus in Child Development. He continued his education at the University of Florida, College of Dentistry, earning a Doctoral of Dental Medicine degree in 2005. Dr. Teddy then completed two years at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Dental Branch, where he earned a Master of Science in Oral Health and obtained his Certification of Training in Pediatric Dentistry in 2007.
Pierre knows how important it is to have healthy eating habits and to make sure you brush and floss regularly. He always brings along his little buddyNemotheFish,and together theyall make sure each student learns proper brushing and flossing.
Christmas Paradesin our surrounding communities is great fun for Pierre, NemoandOur staffas they enjoyed riding on our float. They are able to see many of our patients and to meet new friends while giving out a new tooth brush to each child.
If you child has a cavity-free check up, they will become a member of the Cavity Free Club! We will give them a certificate, have them take a picture with the doctor and enter their name in a drawing for some extra special prizes.
At the end of the month we hold a drawing. The winner of the drawing will not only get a special prize, but they will be featured as the Cavity Free Child of the Month! Their picture will be posted on the office wall, featured on our Facebook Page and in our Cavity Free Club Album!
Your childs lifetime of good oral health depends on the dental care he/she receives today. A healthy child is a happy child and oral hygiene can affect everything from nutrition and self-esteem to academics and speech.
All Smiles Childrens Dentistry is here to help parents with prevention. Our goal is to give families the resources to help them care for their teeth. After your first visit, we recommend you visit us every six months to help you stay on top of your childs oral health and establishing consistency for your child to form good dental health care habits.
It is best to brush your childs teeth twice a day. You want to use a small and soft brush. We recommend replacing your toothbrush every 3-6 months. Brush in small circular motions and make sure to brush the gums as well as the teeth, but brush gently or you may damage the gums. Make sure to brush the sides of all teeth as well as the flat, chewing surfaces, and dont forget to brush your tongue.
Flossing helps remove plaque between. You can not reach these areas with a toothbrush, making it important to floss every day. Take a piece of floss about 18 inches long and wrap one end around one of your middle fingers and the other end around your other middle finger, until your hands are a few inches apart. Carefully work the floss between each of your teeth and towards your gums. Be sure to get beneath the gums and move up and down several times. Also, try not to pop the floss in and out, because it can cause hurt your gums.
Sugar can cause cavities. Starch can also cause cavities. When starch is broken down, it can turn into sugar. It is good to avoid foods that have high sugar content and are sticky, such as fruit snacks. These items can get stuck to your teeth very easily. Instead, think about substituting friendlier foods, such as fresh fruits and vegetables or dairy products like cheese and yogurt. Its also best to not have too many sugary drinks like juice or soda. You can swap these liquids out in favor of things such as milk and water.
Good hygiene is the first step towards preventing cavities. Through proper care and nutrition, we can help our kids avoid unhealthy teeth. Caries is the medical term for the disease that leads to cavities.By creating an environment for strong and healthy teeth, we can keep our children from ever going down a road of poor hygiene that leads to caries and then, ultimately, to cavities.