posted: Feb. 18, 2025.

You already know that Tanesha Francis recommends you come in for a checkup and cleaning at least every six months, but do you know what your child’s dental needs are? Read more

posted: Feb. 11, 2025.

You may have heard this term the first time you or a friend got your wisdom teeth. That makes sense, as wisdom teeth are the teeth most often impacted in Read more

posted: Feb. 04, 2025.

Today, the doctor and our team at Tanesha Francis thought we would answer some of the most frequent questions about pediatric dentistry and oral health we hear from parents. What constitutes Read more

posted: Jan. 28, 2025.

If your child participates in sports or other physical activities, it’s wise to consider getting a mouthguard. Also known as mouth protectors, mouthguards are a device worn over the teeth Read more

posted: Jan. 21, 2025.

Children’s oral health differs from that of adults in a variety of ways. the doctor and our team want you to understand how you can provide the best care for Read more

posted: Jan. 14, 2025.

Part of every dental checkup is making sure all of your teeth are strong and healthy. the doctor will have you open wide to look at your teeth, use special Read more

posted: Jan. 07, 2025.

Why all the fuss about fluoride? Your pediatric dentist recommends it, your child’s toothpaste is formulated with it, and most of our drinking water contains it. Just what is it Read more

posted: Dec. 31, 2024.

Great question! Yes, in fact, tooth decay is preventable! Decay, which is caused by sugars left in your child’s mouth, can turn into an acid, which in turn can break Read more

posted: Dec. 24, 2024.

Toothaches in children can be tricky ordeals that cause distress for both the child and the parent. You may feel helpless and frustrated because you cannot pinpoint the location of Read more

posted: Dec. 17, 2024.

“But they are only baby teeth; won’t they just fall out?” Our team at Tanesha Francis has had these questions asked many times from parents over the years. Primary teeth, Read more

posted: Dec. 10, 2024.

Your baby’s first smiles are precious—and you want to make sure those precious smiles are as healthy as they are beautiful. One of the most important ways to protect your Read more

posted: Dec. 03, 2024.

It’s the holiday season! With so much to do and so much going on, you want to be at your best. We have some ideas to help make your season Read more

posted: Nov. 26, 2024.

Let’s talk about the science of our teeth for a moment. Our enamel has a very high mineral content, making it extremely strong.  In fact, enamel just happens to be Read more

posted: Nov. 19, 2024.

Your bright smile means you’re happy, and it’s catching! Sharing your smile makes the people around you happy, too! And you can make sure your smile is as bright as Read more

posted: Nov. 12, 2024.

If you have been bringing your baby in for regular checkups since that first tooth arrived, you might expect that he or she is already familiar with the doctor and Read more

posted: Nov. 05, 2024.

the doctor and our staff rely on digital X-rays to help us diagnose oral conditions and process images at incredibly high speeds. You can also view digital X-rays in real Read more