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Pediatric Dentistry

National Children’s Dental Health Month 2021 Celebrates Water!

2021-01-28T16:32:41+00:00

February is National Children’s Dental Health Month and this year it celebrates water. The 2021 slogan is “Water: Nature’s Drink.”  Tap water and fluoride Fluoride in tap water helps prevent cavities. Regular consumption of tap water along with regular brushing and flossing helps to create healthy teeth.    Fluoride is a mineral naturally found in our [...]

National Children’s Dental Health Month 2021 Celebrates Water!2021-01-28T16:32:41+00:00

What are Shark Teeth? Do You Need to Worry?

2021-01-21T20:04:01+00:00

Sharks are infamous for their rows and rows of sharp, jagged teeth. As adult teeth start to develop sometimes baby teeth like to hold on a little too long.  This can create a second row of teeth instead of the adult tooth simply taking the baby tooth's place. Baby teeth have important roles in your [...]

What are Shark Teeth? Do You Need to Worry?2021-01-21T20:04:01+00:00

How Long Do Fillings Last?

2021-01-06T16:32:10+00:00

How long fillings last depends on what type of filling your child has and any other conditions present. We typically say that fillings last about 7-10 years.  The longevity of fillings depends on many factors, however.  The size of the filling, the way the teeth fit or bite together (this will usually be much better [...]

How Long Do Fillings Last?2021-01-06T16:32:10+00:00

Can’t My Child See My Dentist? Why Do They Need a Pediatric Expert?

2020-09-29T22:08:36+00:00

It’s natural to want to introduce only trusted friends to your kids, and your long-time dentist could certainly be one. But your child needs a pediatric dentist the same way they need a pediatrician instead of a general practitioner/primary care doctor. Here are the main reasons why your child needs a pediatric dentist: Your child’s [...]

Can’t My Child See My Dentist? Why Do They Need a Pediatric Expert?2020-09-29T22:08:36+00:00

It’s Mouthguard Season – Sort of…

2020-09-10T15:50:45+00:00

Sports give our kids something to get up for in the mornings. The highest risk of mouth injury comes during participation in basketball, football, hockey, martial arts, and boxing. While many sports are not operating at full capacity during the pandemic, the governor has recently opened up opportunities for more sports to resume practice and [...]

It’s Mouthguard Season – Sort of…2020-09-10T15:50:45+00:00

Teething – What You Need To Know

2020-09-03T15:57:47+00:00

Teething is both a joyous (developmental milestone) and anxious (complicates feeding and new responsibilities for parents) time for parents. Babies can have a hard time with this developmental milestone, and they often bite, cry, struggle to eat and sometimes have a higher temperature than usual. Oh, and the drooling. These are signs that your baby [...]

Teething – What You Need To Know2020-09-03T15:57:47+00:00

How to Help Your Child with Tooth Sensitivity

2020-08-18T16:52:05+00:00

Kids with tooth sensitivity can have diminished enthusiasm for food or even difficulty eating. It’s sad when they hesitate to eat or drink, especially at school or in public when experiencing pain might embarrass them. It’s not just food that can trigger tooth sensitivity: sudden changes in temperature can also cause pain. And many younger [...]

How to Help Your Child with Tooth Sensitivity2020-08-18T16:52:05+00:00

Our Top 5 Tips for Caring for Baby Teeth

2020-07-21T14:26:14+00:00

Baby teeth first appear in your child’s mouth around 6 months of age, and the last of them typically fall out around 12 years old. Because they are around for many years, it’s important to maintain their health and function. Baby teeth help your child chew food, and they are also important for speech, esthetics, [...]

Our Top 5 Tips for Caring for Baby Teeth2020-07-21T14:26:14+00:00

Parents Guide to the Tooth Fairy

2020-03-03T17:49:47+00:00

The Tooth Fairy is one of the most charming and fun traditions we have for our children. It’s fun to get money in exchange for your baby teeth as they fall out. Remember, making something that can possibly be upsetting (changes to children’s body) a fun experience can make it easier to deal with. Even [...]

Parents Guide to the Tooth Fairy2020-03-03T17:49:47+00:00

Be Proactive – Start with Positive Early Dental Experiences

2020-02-18T17:56:26+00:00

Many parents are unsure of what to expect when anticipating their child’s first dental visit. We’d love to share some tips to help you prepare for your child’s first experience and build a lifetime of positive dental visits. 1. Start early. The American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Dental Association both recommend that children [...]

Be Proactive – Start with Positive Early Dental Experiences2020-02-18T17:56:26+00:00
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