Dental Blog Gaithersburg

Our doctors have created this informative blog to help educate the community.

What Are Tethered Oral Tissues? A Complete Guide for Parents

Tethered oral tissues often called tongue-tie or lip-tie are conditions where a thin band of tissue restricts the movement of a baby’s tongue or lip. For parents, these words can sound scary, but tethered oral tissues are common and usually treatable. This guide explains what they are, how to spot them, why they matter, and […]

Is Teeth Whitening Safe for Kids? A Gaithersburg Pediatric Dentist Explains

Many parents notice their child’s teeth looking yellowish as they grow. This is very common and often leads families to ask if whitening is safe for kids. At MVP Smiles, our goal is to help parents understand when whitening is okay, when it should wait, and what options are safe for children and teens. Why […]

End-of-Year Reminder: Don’t Let Your Child’s 2025 Dental Benefits Go to Waste

As the year comes to an end, many parents get busy with holidays, school events, and family plans. But there is one important thing that often gets forgotten, your child’s 2025 dental benefits. Most dental insurance plans reset every January. This means any unused benefits will disappear once the year ends. If you don’t use […]