Pediatrics

Stay positive – The first step in preparing for your child’s visit to the dentist is promoting a positive attitude towards oral hygiene at home.  Explain to your child how important it is to keep their teeth and gums healthy.   Many parents are afraid of the dentist themselves, so please be sure not to relay [...]

We have many parents come to us with a common question, when should we begin using toothpaste for our children and how much should we use? The short answer is the sooner the better! Starting at birth, clean your child’s gums with a soft infant toothbrush or cloth and water.When your child gets their first [...]

"It seems like all the kids in my child's class are losing their teeth- When will my child lose their teeth?" We are asked this question on a regular basis, and the quick answer is around age 6.  The average child loses their lower central incisors (the teeth that are front and center - the [...]

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 [...]