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May 18, 2009

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South Tampa Pediatric Dentistry
One stop care for all of your child's pediatric dentistry needs

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Did you know that the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry both advocate that a child's first visit to the dentist should occur within 6 months of the eruption of the first baby tooth and prior to his/her 1st birthday? This early visit allows your child to establish a "dental home" and allows the dentist to focus on true primary prevention of cavities and other oral diseases and conditions. It also gives you a place to go if your child should fall and injure his/her teeth, as toddlers learning to walk often do.
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With so much focus on picking the right pediatrician before baby even arrives, the importance of pediatric dentistry can easily get overlooked (hey, now that baby's here, were busy)! That's why we like Dr. Lesley---one stop care for all your child's pediatric dentistry needs. Her logo may be kid-friendly and whimsical, but Dr. Lesley Rudolph's dentistry background is nothing short of the real-deal. A graduate of the UF College of Dentistry with a certificate in Pediatric Dentistry, Dr. Lesley is also a former elementary school teacher from Independent Day School in Carrollwood allowing her a unique perspective when treating tots. A member of the Craniofacial Team at St. Joseph's, Dr. Lesley is well-equipped to handle the pediatric needs of her patients from their exciting first visit all the way to angst-filled teen years. Currently, she is the only American Board of Pediatric Dentistry's certified pediatric dentist in South Tampa! Dr. Lesley's “question and answer” pamphlet is the encyclopedia of dentistry need-to-know for parents; How can I prevent my child from getting cavities? What can I do to help with teething? Is it okay for my child to use a pacifier or suck their thumb? With a treatment philosophy of making the “first visit an easy, fast, positive experience, so your child will want to return in the future”, Dr. Lesley is sure to receive your child's radiant smiles for many years to come. South Tampa Pediatric Dentistry, 3702 Swann Avenue in South Tampa, 813. 874.0111, www.tampapedo.com
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"Dr. Lesley was amazing when it came to helping me with my 3 year old daughter's teeth.  She had a tooth that had no enamal on it and could have been diagnosed had I gone in MUCH earlier to see a dentist rather than what my peditrician had recommended.  She fixed my daughter's "princess tooth" and my daughter still talks about "Dr. Reindeer"!  Dr. Lesley is great with children and truly wants to make sure all children's teeth remain as healthy as possible!"
Marissa, Mother of 3 Tampa, FL 

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