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5 Best Dental Books for Kids
Kids love to read about the adventures their favorite characters embark on which makes dental books one of the best resources for preparing your child for their first dental visit. Books provide a gateway to the imagination of a child and allows them to look at situations that may seem daunting at first in a […]
Dr. Leach’s Summer Bingo Patient Contest
Happy summer! We are excited to announce our summer patient contest🌞 Download your bingo board now and start earning your way to B.I.N.G.O.! Once you have bingo, bring your board and photos of you completing each activity to our office and receive a coupon for a FREE MILKSHAKE from our friends at Chick-fil-A Windward! Every […]
How the Soothing Habits of Infants and Toddlers Can Affect Developing Mouths
It is totally normal for newborns, infants, or even toddlers to self soothe with a pacifier. While babies are in utero usually between 32 to 36 weeks the sucking reflex develops. This is also known as the rooting reflex. Many times, parents see this exciting action on an ultrasound during the last part of pregnancy […]
The ABCs of Pediatric Dentistry
You want the best possible oral care for your child, and sometimes that means discussions with the doctor or his team that involve technical terms, which can be hard to comprehend. We are here to provide a quick resource for parents to reference when they are unsure about the meaning of the top terms used […]
Top 10 Kid-Friendly Snacks – Michael J. Leach D.D.S. Pediatric Dentistry
1. Easy Homemade Fruit Pops This delicious treat is super easy and is sure to be a crowd pleaser, even to the toughest of crowds. Ingredients • Fresh or frozen fruit of your choice • ½ to 1 cup of apple juice Directions             […]
Dental Health During Pregnancy: What to Know and Expect
Being pregnant with a new bundle of joy is a life changing experience that you are so lucky to be going through. Congratulations to you and your family! While there are many changes that you are currently making with your diet and lifestyle, one aspect that is often overlooked is oral hygiene. Did you know […]
How Do I Get My Toddler to Brush Their Teeth?
It is totally appropriate for developing toddlers to seek to do things independently. Toddlers are known to say and express “I want to do it by myself!” in many different ways, especially when it involves something they are not thrilled about or used to doing! It can seem difficult to get your child to brush […]
It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year
Santa, We Know Him! 🎅 Father Christmas, himself, made an appearance at the pediatric dental office of Michael J. Leach, D.D.S. this past Friday, and it was magical. Our waiting area transformed into the North Pole overnight, complete with hot cocoa, Christmas music, crafts, and even some of Santa’s elves! Wide-eyed children made their way […]
Santa Party 2019 Photos
Thank you to everyone who came out to our 2nd annual Santa Party; we had a blast. Feel free to save your photos from our 2019 Santa Party here!
Christmas Wish Donation Drive
What comes to mind when you think about the upcoming holiday season? Joy, gifts, Christmas cheer, family and friends. For most of us, that would probably be an excellent start to our list; however, there are many local children who go without experiencing these happy times. For this reason, Michael J. Leach, D.D.S. Pediatric Dentistry, […]