Want to give your child something to smile about? Choose a pediatric dentist when you are searching for your child’s dental home. It’s a completely different experience than going to a family dentist. Reasons to Choose a Specialist Family dentists practice general dentistry for people of all ages, but a pediatric dentist spends all day …
One Pediatric Dentist’s Story *Charlie came to one of our offices last year, clutching his mother’s hand and refusing to sit in a dental chair. Over a two-month span, he visited our pediatric dentist five times. Each time he toured the office, he warmed up a little more. As Charlie got to know us, he …
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Meet your child’s oral superheroes What do toothpaste and fluoride have in common? They’re your child’s oral superheroes, battling the bad bacteria that damage teeth and gums. Help your child win the war against cavities and gum disease by following these tips: Toothpaste tips Start cleaning your baby’s gums at birth using water and a …
Loosing baby teeth is a big deal for little kids. Celebrate by starting your family’s own tooth fairy tradition. Here are 10 ideas to get you started: 1. Sprinkle “fairy dust.” Spread glitter on the windowsill to show your little one where the tooth fairy flew into his room. …
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“When does my child need to see an orthodontist?” is a common question we get from parents. The American Academy of Orthodontics (AAO) recommends children see an orthodontist by age 7 — and for good reason. Orthodontists do more than straighten teeth. Sure, an attractive smile may be a patient’s desired outcome, but the bite’s health (the …
Great oral hygiene for a lifetime Your child’s first visit to the dentist is like a rite of passage. It’s the start of a lifetime of great oral hygiene. The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) recommends your child see a dentist when his first tooth appears or no later than his first birthday. Get …
You can order just about anything for delivery these days, including braces. But should you? Online companies offer a cheap solution for straightening teeth without a visit to a dentist or orthodontist in person. These companies usually have patients take an impression of their teeth using putty and a tray. You mail the impressions back …
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It’s that time of year again, when moms and dads are packing their kids’ lunches for school. Did you know what your child eats affects their teeth and gums? For example, hard candies and lollipops expose teeth to excess sugar and can chip or break teeth. Sticky foods like gummy candy and dried fruit …
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