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Writing from Brandice Allen.
September 23, 2026
The Question I Wish More Parents Asked Me
Most parents walk into a pediatric dental visit ready to ask about cavities. That makes sense. Cavities are the thing you can see, and the thing that scares people.
September 23, 2026
What's Changing in Pediatric Dentistry, and How I'm Adjusting My Chairside Routine
Five years ago, a first appointment with a toddler followed a pretty predictable script. Count the teeth, check for decay, talk to the parent about brushing, done in fifteen minutes.
August 25, 2026
How a Pediatric Dental Visit Really Works: What Dr. Brandice Allen Wants Parents to Know
I've been a pediatric dentist for years, and one thing hasn't changed: parents arrive for that first appointment not quite sure what to expect.
August 25, 2026
A Misconception That Costs Parents: Dr. Brandice Allen on Starting Dental Visits Too Late
I still meet parents who believe their child's first teeth are just placeholders. They figure decay in a baby tooth is no big deal because it will fall out eventually.
