Love your child's smile? Tell the world about it!

If you've spent one minute at At Smiles Dentistry for Kids, you probably know it is our goal to make your child's first dental experience a positive one. Whether it's a simple checkup or restorative care, Dr. Matt Hillman and our team at Smiles Dentistry for Kids provide comprehensive gentle dental care in a comfortable and welcoming environment. We treat your family like our family!

But we’re wondering: What made you choose Dr. Matt for your child's dental needs?

Whether you’ve just come in once or your family has been visiting our Overland Park office for years, we’d love to hear your feedback. You can write a review on our Google listing!

How important is your smile? From Dr. Matt

At Smiles Dentistry for Kids, it is our goal to make your child's first dental experience a positive one. Whether it's a simple checkup or restorative care, Dr. Matt Hillman and team provide comprehensive gentle dental care in a comfortable and welcoming environment. We treat your family like our family and help ensure a great-looking smile for your child!

And speaking of smiling, in a new poll conducted by Glamour Magazine, people were asked, “If you had to pick between having perfect teeth, eyesight or hair, which would you choose?

Well, 44 percent of folks out there are choosing teeth! In addition, the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, or AACD, conducted a study and found that 99.7 percent of those polled believed a smile is an important social asset. Respondents said straightness, whiteness, cleanliness, as well as the sincerity and sparkle of a person’s smile were all important factors not only socially, but career-wise as well.

Contact our office to schedule a complimentary office tour for your child. We love working with children and look forward to meeting yours! Call today.

Baby teeth should be babied, from Dr. Matt

One question Dr. Matt and our team at Smiles Dentistry for Kids hear all the time is, “When should I start brushing my baby’s teeth?”

You should begin regular cleanings even before your baby has teeth. After each breast feeding – or bottle-feeding – use a clean, damp washcloth to gently rub your baby’s gum tissue. You can wrap the material around one finger to make it easier to remove any food bits from your baby’s mouth.

When your baby’s first tooth comes in, switch to a baby toothbrush. Look for special baby toothbrushes in your drugstore – they have just a few bristles and are very soft. There are even brushes shaped like finger puppets that fit over the tip of your pointer finger! All you need at this point is water – no toothpaste yet.

After a few more teeth appear, you can start using toothpaste, but you only need a tiny bit, and make sure it doesn’t contain fluoride for the first three years. From the beginning, have your little one practice spitting the toothpaste out after brushing. That way, he or she will already have the good habit of spitting when you switch to fluoride toothpaste, which should never be swallowed.

If you have any questions about caring for your baby’s teeth, please contact Smiles Dentistry for Kids to schedule an appointment with Dr. Matt Hillman or ask us on Facebook!

Connect with Dr. Matt & Smiles Dentistry for Kids on Facebook!

With Dr. Matt Hillman and Smiles Dentistry for Kids, a trip to the dentist can be fun! Our office is brightly colored with movies, cartoons and video games and a super friendly team that loves to work with children. Even if you visit our Overland Park office on a regular basis, did you know you can always connect with us on Facebook?

By “Liking” us at Facebook.com/SmilesDentistry4Kids, you will receive regular updates and announcements from Dr. Matt and our office – all through your news feed!

See you on Facebook, and have a great week!

- Dr. Matt and team