The unique shapes and characteristics of your child’s teeth enable them to perform their specific functions when it’s time to chew up food for easy digestion. The back teeth, also referred to as molars and premolars, grind down the bites of food that your child eats. You may notice that their biting surfaces have deep pits and fissures, which help... read more »
Do you know why baby teeth are essential to your child’s oral health? Did you know that baby teeth can affect the permanent teeth that grow in which can affect your baby throughout their adult life? To help you learn more about your child’s oral health, our team is happy to provide you with this basic information on why baby... read more »
If you’re curious to know why our dentists encourage your child to keep up with oral hygiene, then our dental team is happy to tell you why. Oral hygiene is very important, and brushing, flossing, rinsing and attending checkups can help your child’s teeth, gums and smile in more ways than you might realize. There are many reasons why your child... read more »
Your teen’s smile needs protection. This is because there are many things in the world that can damage your teen’s teeth and gums, like bacteria, sugar, skate parks, sports, and more. If you’re not careful, your teen can suffer the consequences. So, to help you protect your teen’s smile, our pediatric dentists encourage you to do the following things: -Make... read more »
We know what it’s like to have a child who’s tired at the dentist’s office. Trust us, we’ve been there, both in our personal lives with our own children and in our professional lives, working with families at our practice. Here are a few tips you can implement to make your visit to our office a little easier, both for... read more »
What’s louder than a bullhorn and angrier than a bull? Answer: a teething infant. If you’re a new parent with a baby who’s teething, please let us be the first to say both congratulations and we’re sorry. We want to assist you and your baby to get through this tricky time, so here are a few pieces of information you... read more »
Do you want your child to have a top-notch smile? If so, then you need to make sure they keep up on oral hygiene. Oral hygiene is vital for the smile you want for your child as well as for a strong oral health. Our pediatric dentists will be happy to give you the oral hygiene tips you need so... read more »
Did you know that dental crowns can be used on children’s teeth? There are numerous situations where an oral crown could be the greatest possibility for a child. We’ve assembled this info on when that could be the case; please let us know right away if you feel your child could be helped from being installed with a dental crown.... read more »
Holidays can be stressful. It’s easy to give up on helping your kids with oral hygiene and general mouth health during such a busy time. But don’t let it slide! Adding an emergency dental visit to your holiday plans is not a fun idea for anyone. Here are some tips to make sure your kids’ smiles stay healthy and happy... read more »
Bringing the magic of the Tooth Fairy alive in your home can be fun and exciting for both you and your child. Your child will be filled with wonder about the Tooth Fairy as she collects his or her baby teeth and leaves rewards in their place. You will be thrilled to create this joy and excitement in the life... read more »
