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Daphne Pediatric Dentistry Dentistry For Children and Teenagers. We are accepting new patients and look forward to serving your needs.
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We educate children on the importance of maintaining good oral hygiene, ultimately setting them on the path to a healthy routine as they move toward adulthood

Gummy vitamins are convenient and kids actually take them without a fight. But there's something you should know about h...
10/16/2026

Gummy vitamins are convenient and kids actually take them without a fight. But there's something you should know about how they affect teeth. 🍬

Gummy vitamins are sticky and they contain sugars (even if they say sugar-free, sugar alcohols feed cavity-causing bacteria). When your child chews a gummy vitamin, it sticks to their teeth and the sugar sits there, feeding the bacteria that cause cavities. Unlike a meal where there's saliva washing things away, a vitamin lingers.

This doesn't mean you can't give gummy vitamins, it just means being intentional about it. Give them with a meal rather than as a standalone snack, have your child drink water and brush their teeth after, or consider switching to a chewable tablet or liquid vitamin instead.

If you're giving gummy vitamins, the timing and what happens after matters way more than just whether you're giving them at all.

Questions about your child's vitamin routine? Ask us at your next visit.

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Some babies are born with a tight band of tissue under the tongue or lip that restricts movement. This is called a tongu...
10/14/2026

Some babies are born with a tight band of tissue under the tongue or lip that restricts movement. This is called a tongue tie or lip tie, and it can affect feeding, speech, and later dental development. 👶

A tight frenulum might make it hard for a baby to latch while nursing or bottle feeding. Later, it can affect how teeth come in and how the mouth develops. Some kids need a frenectomy, a simple procedure where we release that tight tissue so everything can develop more freely.

If you notice your baby having trouble feeding, or if your child has a short frenulum under their lip or tongue that seems to limit movement, bring it up at your child's visit. We can evaluate whether a frenectomy would help.

It's one of those things that's easy to miss, but early intervention can make a big difference.

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Not every dental problem can wait for a regular appointment, and we get that. 🚨Same day emergency appointments are often...
10/12/2026

Not every dental problem can wait for a regular appointment, and we get that. 🚨

Same day emergency appointments are often available, and if your child has a true dental emergency outside of office hours, Dr. Josh's number is in our voicemail so you can reach him.

What counts as a dental emergency? A tooth that's been knocked out or badly broken. Severe pain. A tooth that's loose but shouldn't be. Significant swelling. Trauma from a fall or accident. If you're not sure whether something is urgent, call us and describe what happened. We can help you figure out the next best step.

The goal is always to preserve the tooth and get your child comfortable as quickly as possible. We've got you.

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If you're in the thick of teething with a little one, we see you. 👶Teething is tough. Sore gums, drool, chewing on every...
10/09/2026

If you're in the thick of teething with a little one, we see you. 👶

Teething is tough. Sore gums, drool, chewing on everything. The good news is there are things that help. Cold (not frozen) teething rings, clean wet gauze to rub the gums gently, and sometimes just knowing that every baby goes through this and comes out fine on the other side.

Once those first teeth do start coming in, that's the perfect time to start thinking about that first dental visit. Around age one or within six months of that first tooth, bring your little one in so we can make sure everything is developing normally and you know how to care for those brand new teeth at home.

Teething is a milestone, and so is that first dental visit. We're here for both.

📞 Call (251) 447-0627 or visit www.daphnepediatricdentistry.com.

Fabulous is the word, Joy. 🌟When a whole office is firing on all cylinders, it's because someone at the top (thank you, ...
10/07/2026

Fabulous is the word, Joy. 🌟

When a whole office is firing on all cylinders, it's because someone at the top (thank you, Dr. Rabbit) has built a team that knows exactly what they're doing and actually wants to be there. That energy carries through every single appointment.

We're so appreciative of your kind words and so grateful to get to care for your family.

Brushing with fluoride toothpaste at home is great. Professional fluoride treatments are another level. ✨We apply a conc...
10/05/2026

Brushing with fluoride toothpaste at home is great. Professional fluoride treatments are another level. ✨

We apply a concentrated fluoride treatment during your child's cleaning appointment. It strengthens the enamel and gives extra protection against cavities, especially helpful for kids who are prone to decay or have just had new molars come in.

It takes just a minute, there's no pain involved, and the benefits are real. Many kids actually like the flavor, and they leave knowing their teeth got a serious boost.

If your child hasn't had a professional fluoride treatment recently, ask us about it at your next visit. We can talk through whether it makes sense for your child's individual needs.

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Happy World Smile Day! 😆Today we celebrate smiles in all their forms. Every smile is different. Some are big and toothy...
10/02/2026

Happy World Smile Day! 😆

Today we celebrate smiles in all their forms. Every smile is different. Some are big and toothy, some are shy, some are missing a few teeth, some are still getting used to new brackets or a lost tooth. The thing they all have in common? They deserve to be healthy, confident, and cared for.

At DPD, we get to see smiles every single day. We see the nervous ones turn brave. We see the first tooth come in and the last baby tooth go out. We watch kids grow and change and learn to love their smile.

Thank you for trusting us to be part of your family's smile journey. It means everything.

Fall is here, and with new school years often comes new developmental milestones. One you might notice soon: your child'...
09/30/2026

Fall is here, and with new school years often comes new developmental milestones. One you might notice soon: your child's first permanent molars. 🦷

Around age 6, permanent molars start coming in at the very back of the mouth. They're larger than baby molars and they're permanent (they need to last a lifetime), so this is an important milestone to pay attention to.

When these molars emerge, that's actually the perfect time to talk about sealants, because those grooves on the chewing surface are cavity magnets. It's also when we might start thinking about other preventative strategies and making sure your child's oral hygiene routine is solid.

These molars are workhorses for eating and speaking, so we want to set them up for success from day one. If your child has recently had these come in, bring it up at your next appointment and let us check them out.

📞 Call (251) 447-0627 or visit www.daphnepediatricdentistry.com.

Back to school means snack packing, and your choices matter more than you might think. 🍎Here's the thing about snacks: i...
09/28/2026

Back to school means snack packing, and your choices matter more than you might think. 🍎

Here's the thing about snacks: it's not just about the sugar content, it's about how often your child is eating and what happens in between. When kids snack constantly throughout the day, their teeth are constantly exposed to acids and sugars, and that's when cavities take hold.

The best snack choices? Cheese, nuts, plain yogurt, crunchy fruits and veggies like apples and carrots, and whole grain crackers. These won't feed the bacteria that cause cavities, and some of them (like cheese and apples) actually help neutralize acids in the mouth.

The snacks to limit? Sticky dried fruit, gummies, fruit snacks, granola bars with added sugar, and sugary drinks. If your child does have these, pair them with water and brush soon after.

Pack smart this school year. Your child's smile will thank you.

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There's something special about kids who grow up thinking of the dentist as just another part of taking care of themselv...
09/25/2026

There's something special about kids who grow up thinking of the dentist as just another part of taking care of themselves, like brushing or bathing. 🛁

That doesn't happen by accident. It happens because parents normalize it, talk about it in positive ways, and bring their kids to practices where the experience actually is positive. When a child knows they're coming to a place where they feel safe, where the team knows their name, and where nothing is a surprise, they stop being scared.

We're honored to be that place for so many families in Daphne, Spanish Fort, and Fairhope. We get to be part of building healthy habits that stick for life.

If you're working on making dental visits routine for your child, we're here to help. We've got this.

📲 Book at www.daphnepediatricdentistry.com or call (251) 447-0627.

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7058 Professional Place
Daphne, AL
36526

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Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm

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