Thanksgiving is a wonderful reminder to express gratitude, reflect on our blessings, and to be a blessing to others. In this month’s article, we share two fun activity ideas for creating a spirit of true thankfulness, as well as highlighting Sunshine’s involvement in one of our favorite charities: the Willie Stargell Foundation.

Show off your costume, carve a pumpkin, and get social with us! Enter to win 1 of 3 Spooktacular Smiles Halloween buckets at Sunshine Children's Dentistry! Scroll below for contest details, plus DIY Halloween tips.

Every parent wants the best for their child. When a child struggles with tongue-tie or lip-tie, their parent may notice that the child has difficulties with feeding and even speech development. But take heart! Conditions can be treated. Read below to learn what parents should know about tongue-tie, lip-tie, and laser oral surgery.

All students are invited to Sunshine Children's Dentistry to pick up a FREE toothbrush set for their backpack! We have plenty of fun character/color combinations for you to choose from - plus toothpaste, floss, a pencil, sticker, and more!  PS. Need additional dental health tips for kids? We've got them. Read here!

These 30 dairy-free foods are loaded with calcium! Calcium is an essential mineral required for healthy teeth, sturdy bones, muscle function, strong heart, and nerve signalling. While dairy is a popular source, let us not overlook the abundance of nutritional foods that also support calcium, many of which come straight from the earth. Our handy chart lists vegetables, proteins, nuts/seeds, and fruits that can be a delicious addition to your diet.

Blast boredom away with this PRINTABLE SMART CHART. Did you know - studies show that children can regress a month of school education over summer break if they're not actively learning? Make this your brightest summer yet with these Smart Summer Tips.

Welcome! Are you missing out on any of the resources, contests, or fun health tips that we share online? We would love to stay connected with you. Our social media sites are a great place to check in and share your smiling photos, ask us any questions you may have, refer our office, or learn something new! It is a source of SMILES.

The TOOTH FAIRY is an iconic part of childhood. But where did this tradition start from? Learn more, plus ideas for making your child's experience MAGICAL.

Toothpaste is a wonder! We all know the importance of brushing our teeth with fluoride-enriched toothpaste to strengthen our teeth's enamel and prevent cavities. But few know the abundant usefulness of this handy tube of paste - from polishing jewelry, repairing scratches, cleaning surfaces, soothing bug bites, and plenty more! Check out 12 uses below.

For many families with children, keeping the house orderly can feel as productive as brushing your teeth while eating cookies. Rather than let household chores become overwhelming, use our handy "Family Cleaning Calendar" so everyone in your home knows how to help. Make it fun, too! We recommend printing and hanging it on your fridge.