Pediatrics

March has arrived which means the long awaited spring break is right around the corner!  Not only is spring break the perfect time to relax, enjoy the sun, and take fun trips, but it is the perfect time for kids to come in and get their braces. Why is spring break a great time to [...]

Getting your child to the dentist could be the biggest task of the day, week, or month. Your attitude regarding the dentist and how you speak to your child about the dentist can definitely increase or decrease the curiosity and willingness of your little one. 1) Prevention Good things come from being proactive vs. reactive. [...]

Being a parent is a full-time job, and it can often be difficult to manage your children’s oral hygiene. Here are a few tips to help you and your child take care of their teeth for a life-long healthy smile. Treat your child’s baby teeth with the same level of importance that you would their [...]

Everyone loves to see a child give a big, happy, healthy smile. However, tooth decay is the most common chronic disease in children. Cavities can lead to pain, infection, lost or unproductive time at school, and disturbances in speech and eating. Therefore, keeping their teeth as healthy as possible is extremely important. Here are some tips [...]

One of the best ways to prevent cavities and promote your child’s overall health is to make sure they have a balanced diet, including one serving each of fruits and vegetables, breads and grains, milk and dairy products, and meat/fish/beans/eggs. A healthy & balanced diet naturally supplies all of the nutrients that your child needs [...]

As a parent, there are many things we worry about when it comes to our children: their physical health, mental health, if they're eating the right amount of veggies, if they're being bullied at school, did they wash their hands after touching the dog's poop. And the list goes on and on. We want to [...]

  We’re a family here at Sala Family Dentistry and we understand your worry to take care of your baby’s oral health. For those first time parents – you may have many questions about your new child’s teeth and oral health. Here are 10 facts about baby teeth. There are 20 baby teeth as opposed to [...]

HALLOWEEN CANDY AND TEETH If your child is going trick or treating or attending Halloween parties, be on the look out for sugar bug’s (cavities) favorite treats! Here is a quick guide to make healthy decisions for your child’s teeth this Halloween! Avoid candy that is sticky such as bubble gum, gummies, taffy and caramel. [...]