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Dr. Amanda Hoffmeister

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👩🏻‍💼 Board-Certified Pediatric Dentist
🦷Making dental care simple for kids & parents
🪥Oral microbiome • Prevention
🌱Sustainable dentistry advocate
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Are YOU prepared for a dental accident?! 📌SAVE THIS POST! Unfortunately as a pediatric dentist, I see an increase in dental accidents over the summertime. 😳Kid's are playing, accidents happen. The best thing we can do is prepare as much as possible! Check this list to make sure you have all the supplies to hand an emergency before the child sees their dentist. 🦷Gauze/Cotton Pads/Soft Cloths: Helpful for wiping the face or having the child bite down. NEVER wipe an adult tooth or tooth fragment with these, always rinse teeth/tooth pieces. 🦷Cold Packs: Helpful for swellings 🦷Dental Wax: Great for soft tissue injuries/irritations due to braces 🦷Small Containers with Lids: To put teeth/fractured parts of tooth in and transport safely. Remember to use a tooth friendly liquid like Hank's Save A Tooth, Milk, or even the child's own Saliva! These items can all be stored in a tackle box or a craft box this way it is easy to take on the go and have nearby! What would you add to the list? Let me know! Hi! I'm Dr. Jordan, a board certified pediatric dentist and new mom. I love making fun, educational children's dental content for parents, caregivers, and other health professionals! Follow along to learn more about keeping kid's teeth healthy and happy!
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Whimsey isn’t just a trend, it’s something pediatric dentists use daily 🦷🌈✨ Research shows that Whimsey engages the prefrontal cortex and decreases cortisol, fostering a sense of curiosity and child like joy. 😊 🌈Stuart Brown at the National Institute for Play found that even small lighthearted acts reduce vigilance and foster connection - it’s your nervous system saying “I’m safe enough to play.” “Don’t separate work and play, it’s all play” Alan Watts Incorporating play and whimsy in the dental setting helps patients feel at ease, builds trust, and increases the likelihood of a positive experience. 🦷 How do you incorporate whimsey into your practice? I’ve tagged some of the most whimsical pediatric dentists and dental professionals I know! 😊 Hi! I’m Dr.Jordan, a board certified pediatric dentist and brand new mom (my little guy is 5 weeks old!). I love creating kid’s dental health content for parents, caregivers, and other health professionals! Follow along for more kid’s oral health info!🦷✨
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Happy #nationaldentistday to all the amazing docs out there!! 🫶 I tagged a few of you. Make sure you show some love to your dr today! #dentistday #dentistlife #dentistrylove
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Healthy smiles & Happy hearts this weekend ♥️ #valentines #valentinesdaycandy #dentist #dentistmom
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🦷🧚‍♀️ Happy Tooth Fairy Day! Baby teeth aren’t just cute—they guide permanent teeth and support lifelong oral health 🌱✨ Strong teeth start with healthy gums, so make oral care a family habit early! Celebrate those tiny teeth today… the Tooth Fairy definitely is 🧚‍♀️✨ 👇 Save & share with fellow parents #HappyToothFairyDay #ToothFairyMagic #KidsDentalHealth #HealthyGums #PeriodontalCare
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It’s never too early to start healthy habits! 🦷 Working in general dentistry I still see my fair share of pediatric patients! I often find myself educating parents on the importance of good habits and early intervention. 🙌🏻 And being young doesn’t mean sacrificing quality of care! 🛑 Children still produce plaque and calculus and may require scaling and instrumentation. That’s why I rely on my Jack B Nimble from @pdtdental 💜💛 It’s small but mighty 💪🏼 Have you tried it? #rdh #hygienist #dentalhygienestudent #newgradrdh
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💕 Vibes https://www.instagram.com/p/DUJSa1IkjtS/?igsh=ZGFxeWJoNnR0cTB0 #guidingleaders #dentist #dentistry #lastingimpressions
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It’s me, I’m moms 🙋🏼‍♀️ Thanks for the inspo @dr.amanda.dds my girls were so excited for snack time 🎃 🎃 🎃 Hi I’m Dr. Kelly, a dentist & toddler Mom offering simple dental tips for the whole fam! These are for educational purposes only. Make sure to visit your dentist for your specific diagnoses and treatment options. #DentistMadeDesigns #dentalhumor #dentalsocialmedia #oralhealth #oralcare #dentistrylife #instadentist #dentalinfluencer #dental #dentist #dentistry #teeth #smile #healthyteeth #healthyteethtips #babyteeth #newmom #newdad #newparents #pregnancy #cavityfree #momlife #mamadentist #dentistmom #halloweentreats #halloweensnacks
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Doing a little myth busting today!🕵🏼‍♀️🦷✨ Myth #1: “Baby teeth don’t matter” Busted! ✨Baby teeth matter - they are important for eating, speaking, and holding the space for our permanent teeth. ✨When baby teeth hurt it makes it hard for kids to eat, sleep, and play! ✨Even though they are called baby teeth, they stay awhile! The first baby teeth start to come in around 6 months old and the last ones can fall out around age 12, keeping them healthy throughout childhood is critical. Myth #2: “Kids can wait till their older to see a dentist” Busted! ✨Having an early first dental visit is so important not only for the child but also parents/caregivers! ✨Early first visits are important for prevention and education. Dental decay is the most common chronic condition of childhood so preventing cavities from the start and treating them early is key! ✨The first visits cover lots of topics: how to brush, diet, habits, dental trauma prevention and more. ✨The establishment of a dental home is critical. A dental home is a place where children receive consistent, comprehensive, and coordinated care. ✨Having the 1st dental visit is a great preventative step that’s all about setting a foundation for a lifetime of healthy teeth and gums! What are some other common myths you have heard of?! Let me know!
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These are just some of the incredible dental professionals who recently completed Beyond the Mouth™… and I couldn’t be more proud. We’ve built something truly special… a community of practitioners who are changing dentistry by looking at patients through a completely different lens… one that honors minerals, hormones, the nervous system, airway, inflammation, and whole-body health. This movement is growing because of you. 
Your dedication, your curiosity, your heart, your willingness to unlearn and relearn — it’s leading to better outcomes, better understanding, and better lives for the people you serve. I’ll be sharing more about each of these amazing professionals (and all the others who completed the program) and the incredible work they’re doing in their practices and communities. If you’ve completed Beyond the Mouth (Cohort 1 or 2), I would love for you to share your experience or a takeaway in the comments. So much love for you all. This is only the beginning. 🤍 #biologicaldentistry #oralhealthprofessionals #dentalcommunity
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🎉Celebrating Oral Hygiene Month🎉 ✨Tips to keep your teeth clean when you are wearing clear aligners: 🪥Brushing and Flossing Your Teeth: ✅Brush After Every Meal ✅Thorough Brushing: Brush your teeth for at least two minutes, making sure to clean all surfaces (front, back, and chewing surfaces). ✅Floss Daily: Floss at least once a day, ideally after every meal, to remove plaque and food particles from between teeth. 🫧Cleaning Your Aligners ✅Rinse Aligners: Rinse your aligners with water after eating to remove debris before putting them back in. ✅Brush your aligners: When you brush your teeth, also gently brush your aligners with a soft toothbrush. ✅Make sure you clean and dry your case once a day as well with warm water and some antibacterial soap. 🤗Follow @dr.amanda.dds and @highlands.family.dentistry1 for more teeth tips!
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Happy Halloween! 🎃🦷✨ Sharing a little spooky Halloween pediatric dental trivia…did you know: -52% of children age 6-8 develop cavities in their primary (baby) teeth -Cavities can start to develop as soon as a child’s 1st tooth comes into the mouth -Dental decay disproportionally affects children from low socio-economic backgrounds -An estimated 34 million school hours are lost each year due to emergency dental visits …scary, right?! Luckily the majority of dental decay can be prevented, here’s how: - Brush 2x per day (especially before bed) with a fluoride toothpaste -Use a rice size amount of toothpaste for kids under 3 and a pea size for kids 3 and over -Floss once the teeth start touching together -Limit in between meal sugary beverages (soda, juice, etc) opt for water whenever possible instead -Avoid sticky snacks in between meals like gummies, raisins, taffy -Try to keep sweet treats with meal times -Visit the dentist regularly - the AAPD recommends the first dentist visit to be around the 1st birthday! Enjoy the Halloween festivities tonight, don’t forget to brush and floss after enjoying your tricks and treats! 🦷✨
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