Kids and Teeth Grinding

February 18th, 2026

Grind, grind, grind… if your little one happens to be a teeth grinder, you may be familiar with this unpleasant sound. Teeth grinding, or what Dr. Coloma and our team at Arlene J. Coloma, DDS, MS Pediatric Dentistry also call bruxism, is common in children. In fact, three out of ten kids grind or clench…
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Choose Chocolate on Valentine's Day

February 11th, 2026

From a student handing out sweets for her classmates to an older married couple exchanging boxes of candy, Valentine’s Day is the time of year when people like to show affection by gifting sugary treats to their loved ones. Whether you’re on the giving or receiving end of Valentine’s Day candy, you can celebrate the…
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Pet Project

February 4th, 2026

Many of us with feline and canine friends are positive we’ve seen them smiling. After all, who hasn’t basked in the tooth-filled grin of their delighted dog or the pleased expression of their contented cat? Animal behaviorists will tell us, though, that our pets actually use many different body cues to signal happiness—and eyes, ears,…
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First Filling?

January 28th, 2026

It’s your child’s first filling at our Strongsville office, and perhaps you’re both a little nervous. Your child doesn’t know what to expect, and you want to make sure this is a positive experience. We have some suggestions that might help both of you! Partner with Your Child’s Dentist Because a pediatric dentist is a…
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