When do children usually lose their baby teeth?

December 25th, 2024

Many parents worry that their children’s teeth are not falling out on time. A lot of concerned parents want to know: When will my child lose his or her first baby tooth? At what age should the last tooth fall out? Is there a specific order in which the teeth are lost? Dr. Rachelle Dermody…
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Water Flossers and Braces

December 18th, 2024

You devote a lot of energy to your orthodontic treatment. Appointments, rubber bands, adjustments, cleaning (so much cleaning)—and why? Because you know that your attractive, healthy smile will be well worth the effort. But if you find that keeping your teeth and braces clean requires more time and energy than it should, and you’re still…
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What is Nitrous Oxide?

December 11th, 2024

Many of our young patients experience anxiety during dental appointments. Dr. Rachelle Dermody and Dr. Chris Dermody and our team want to help your child overcome any fear he or she may feel when coming in for regular visits. If you know your child suffers from anxiety during dental checkups, nitrous oxide sedation, popularly known…
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Thanksgiving

November 27th, 2024

At Dermody Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics, we love to celebrate the holidays with vigor! Dr. Rachelle Dermody and Dr. Chris Dermody would love to share some unique ways of celebrating Thanksgiving from beyond the Port St. Lucie area to the national level! When Americans sit down to dinner on the last Thursday of November, the…
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“I cannot say enough good things about Dermody Pediatric! The environment is kid-friendly and fun which is SO helpful for setting the mood for a non-stressful experience. The staff are so caring and do an incredible job at making your child feel at ease. My son had a chipped tooth that needed to be fixed and the experience was a breeze thanks to Dr. Rachelle and her wonderful team.” - Genevieve
“I took my son who has autism there today thinking they would not be able to do anything on him, but everyone was wonderful and Dr. Rachelle was exceptional. They knew just what to do to calm him down and everyone was so nice! Thank you ladies for helping my little boy! You’re awesome.” - Kerry
“My now teenager has been going to Dermody Dental since she was three years old. Dr. Rachelle, the hygienists, and the office staff have been phenomenal from our very first visit! Everyone is kind, knowledgeable, and seem to really care about my daughter & her dental hygiene. Thank you Dr. Rachelle & staff!” - Alicia