Halloween Candy and Your Teeth
Did you know that the bacteria in your mouth might be more excited to eat Halloween candy than your children? Bacteria feed on sugar and convert it into acid, which then eats away at your tooth enamel, exposing teeth to decay. Here’s a summary of each kind of candy’s bag of tricks, so you know… Read more »
Laser Dentistry in Our Office: A List
We’re honored to offer our patients at in , , procedures utilizing oral lasers. Dental lasers are advanced instruments that work in addition to or replace traditional instruments, and they have multiple beneficial side effects that traditional tools don’t. We’ve assembled the following list of oral laser treatments to help you wrap your head around… Read more »
Tooth-Healthy After-School Snacks
With the start of school comes the start of after-school snacks! Here are some delicious ideas to help keep your child’s mouth healthy and cavity-free. Apples: Apples are crisp, nutritious, and tasty. They also provide fiber, which balances out the sugars they contain. Apples and other crisp fruits scrape plaque and food debris away from… Read more »
Becoming the Tooth Fairy
Your child is nearing the age when he or she will begin losing teeth. This is such a fun stage in a child’s life because of the magic of the Tooth Fairy. You may wonder how to create this magic for your young one. Our team at is happy to give you some ideas for… Read more »
Oral Health Services: Thumb Sucking Prevention
Even though thumb-sucking in children is natural, it can lead to a host of problems. To begin with, it can knock teeth out of alignment, stunt the growth of teeth coming in, and lower self-esteem due to a curved jaw and smile. Switching a child onto a pacifier is no better, as many of the… Read more »
Go Back to the Dentist Before the Kids Go Back To School
It is the time of year every kid dreads. The days are starting to get shorter and the calendar is getting closer to September. Before you know it, the back-to school ads are on television, and you’re headed to the store for new clothes, notebooks, pens, paper, crayons and maybe even a protractor. While you’re… Read more »
Why Invest in Dental Sealants?
Has your child gotten their first permanent back molars? Has Dr. recommended dental sealants for your child? Here are the basics of what you need to know to consider this investment: First of all, what are they? Dental sealants are clear, protective shields that will stick to the grinding tops of your child’s molars, keeping… Read more »
Tips to Improve Your Child’s Brushing Treatments
Are you looking to improve your child’s oral health care? If so, one of the best places to begin is with the child’s brushing treatments. Because most children under 5 cannot brush their own teeth safely and efficiently, it must be done for them. This task should be done for 2-3 minutes at a time… Read more »
Flossing Your Child’s Teeth Is Important for Maintaining Their Healthy Mouth
Dr. and the oral care specialists at , clinic understand that as a parent, every aspect of your child’s health is important to you. This extends to maintaining the health of their mouth. Of course, prevention is the first line of defense and this is founded on instilling them with a consistent daily oral hygiene… Read more »
Answers to Basic Pediatric Dentistry Questions
Do you have questions about your child’s dental needs? If so, you are not alone. Many parents have questions about their children’s health, which is why our team here at in , , is happy to give you answers to some basic pediatric dentistry questions. The health of your child’s smile is important because it… Read more »
