Oral health is a critical, yet often overlooked, pillar of systemic pediatric wellness. In this episode of the Blueberry Pediatrics Podcast, Dr. Lyndsey Garbi, MD, sits down with board-certified pediatric dentist and First Grin founder, Dr. Ashley Lerman, to discuss the clinical realities of early childhood dental care.

We will discuss:

Preventive Milestones: The clinical rationale behind the "Age One" dental visit.

Trauma Management: Acute protocols for avulsed (knocked-out) primary vs. permanent teeth.

Evidence on Fluoride & Sealants: Reviewing the gold standard for caries prevention and addressing current public health discourse.

Developmental Concerns: Evaluating the impacts of mouth breathing, tongue ties, and bruxism (grinding) on pediatric development.

Behavioral Positioning: Clinical techniques for effective at-home oral hygiene for young children.

Dr. Ashley Lerman is a board-certified pediatric dentist specializing in early intervention and health equity. Through her platform, First Grin, she works to reduce the incidence of childhood caries by providing families with high-quality educational resources and oral care kits.

Connect with Dr. Ashley Lerman

https://www.instagram.com/pediatric.dentist.mom (Instagram)

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleylerman/ (LinkedIn)

Connect with Dr. Lyndsey:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/lyndsey-garbi-48664345/ (Linkedin)

@lyndseygarbimd (Instagram)

Discover more about Blueberry Pediatrics:

https://www.blueberrypediatrics.com/

@BlueberryPediatrics (IG)

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