Should You Pull a Loose Baby Tooth?
Losing baby teeth is a rite of passge for children: tangible evidence of getting older, plus a little profit if the tooth fairy pays a visit. At Pediatric Dental Center we have some thoughts on…
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Toothbrush Tantrums: When Your Child Won’t Brush
Children’s dental experts generally recommend that parents brush their kids’ teeth until they’re around seven years old. That’s around the time most kids begin to assert their independence, so it’s a good time for them…
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Teach Healthy Habits Early to Avoid Disease in Adulthood
Gum disease is a leading cause of tooth loss in the United States. It doesn’t often appear in children, but it can. That’s why the team at Pediatric Dental Center stresses good dental health, with…
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Your Child’s Dental Health
Healthy teeth and gums are important no matter your age. At Pediatric Dental Center we are committed to the dental health of our young patients, and are honored whenever parents demonstrate their trust by making…
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Do You Have A Thumbsucking Toddler?
This message from the Pediatric Dental Center is about children and thumb-sucking. It is well-established that thumb-sucking can cause future dental problems. One of these issues is a type of malocclusion called an open bite….
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Kids and the Dentist
Parents should bring their kids into see us at the Pediatric Dental Center as soon as their first tooth comes in, or by their first birthday. After that, we like to have our young patients…
