Leap Kids Dental - Springfield

Here’s something that catches a lot of parents off guard: new adult teeth are not going to look like the baby teeth they replace. 🦷

If your child’s incoming teeth seem larger, darker, or a bit duller in shade, that’s not a red flag 🚩it’s completely normal.

Baby teeth have a thinner, more translucent layer of enamel, which makes them appear brighter.
Permanent teeth have a thicker enamel layer, so a slightly deeper, more yellow-toned shade is actually the norm, not the exception.

Have a question about your child’s smile?

Drop it below, we love hearing from you!

Read More: https://leapkidsdental.com/why-are-my-childs-new-permanent-teeth-so-yellow/

🚨🦷 HEY, DENTAL ASSISTANTS — WE'RE HIRING 🦷🚨

If you’re dependable, positive, caring, passionate about patient care, and ready to be part of a team that works hard and has fun doing it, this could be the perfect fit!👀

✨ Monday-Thursday schedule, offering 30–34 hours per week
✨ Supportive team environment with opportunity to learn, grow, and make a difference
✨ Competitive pay & benefits

Whether you’re an experienced DA looking for a new home or you’re just getting started and looking for someone willing to teach you, we want to meet you!❤️

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Does your baby or toddler suck their thumb? 🤔

It’s totally normal! Most children do it to self-soothe and feel secure.

The key is timing. Catching the habit early and working on small, consistent changes makes it much easier to break! The longer it continues past age 4, the more it can affect the shape of the jaw and how teeth line up.

Did summer fly by and you missed your dental checkup? It’s not too late! ☀️➡️🍂

Call today to schedule!

Here’s a tip that’s easy to miss: how much toothpaste you use actually matters. 🪥

For children who can’t spit yet, stick to a tiny smear about the size of a grain of rice. Once they’re able to, you can move up to a pea-sized dab.
This way, your child still gets fluoride’s protective benefits without swallowing more than they should.

Pin this one to your bathroom mirror as a reminder! 💙

📚✏️ Back to school means back to routines! 🦷

As backpacks fill up and schedules get busy, don’t forget to add healthy smiles to your family’s routine!

✨ Brush twice a day with a high-quality toothpaste
✨ Floss once a day
✨ Schedule routine dental checkups

A new school year is the perfect time to build healthy habits that will keep little smiles strong all year long! 🦷

Here’s to a happy, healthy, and smile-filled school year! 📚🍎✏️

Notice a new tooth growing in behind a baby tooth that hasn’t fallen out yet? 🦈🦷 That’s what we call “shark teeth,” and it’s more common than you’d think!

Most of the time, the baby tooth will loosen and fall out on its own within a few weeks as the permanent tooth pushes it out. Wiggling it gently can help move things along.

If it’s been sitting like that for more than a couple months, give us a call so we can take a peek. 💙

Learn more tips about shark teeth: https://leapkidsdental.com/what-to-do-if-your-child-develops-shark-teeth/

Protect those little smiles 🏈⚽🥍

Fall sports are right around the corner! A properly fitted mouthguard can help prevent chipped, or knocked-out teeth on the field or court.

Read more about sports and dental safety here: https://leapkidsdental.com/sports-and-dental-safety-a-comprehensive-guide-for-young-athletes/

Flossing isn't just for grown-ups!

💡 Tip: Once two teeth touch, it's time to start flossing!

Learn more about on how to help your child floss the right way: https://leapkidsdental.com/why-kids-should-floss-once-a-day/

Heading to the dentist with your little one soon?

SAVE this post to reference 3 helpful tips for a successful dentist visit 🦷💗