Many parents wonder when they should bring their child in to see us for the first time, at the Pediatric Dental Center. What does the ADA say? The American Dental Association recommends that kids first visit the dentist around their first birthday, a little earlier than some parents may anticipate. Early visits help ensure that…
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4 Myths About Baby Teeth That Every Parent Should Understand
Seeing a baby’s first tooth come in is a major milestone: for the parents, and for the baby, too. With that first tooth come new responsibilities, and in this post from Pediatric Dental Center we’ll describe some common myths, along with things you need to know. Myth #1 Baby Teeth Are Not Important That fact…
FAQ: Children’s Dental Sealants
Dental sealants are one of the best ways to protect young teeth against cavities, and your child can get them at the Pediatric Dental Center. Having sealants put on your child’s teeth is quick and painless. Experts say they can prevent up to eighty percent of cavities after they are applied. Q. What are dental…
3 Important Ways Protective Mouthguards Protect Young Smiles
Everyone who participates in contact sports is in danger of injuries to their mouth and teeth. It doesn’t matter if you are a professional athlete, high school player, or a 5-year-old playing youth soccer. At Pediatric Dental Center we want everyone to protect their teeth by wearing a mouthguard when playing sports. Even those sports…
Answers to Important Pediatric Dental Questions
Babies usually get their first tooth between six months of age, and the time of their first birthday. This is a major milestone in their development. For one thing, it’s time to bring them in to Pediatric Dental Center for their very first dental checkup. New parents are sometimes surprised to learn that tooth decay…
Pacifier Do’s and Don’ts for New Parents
Sometimes a pacifier is the only thing that can calm a cranky baby. Most parents tend to think of them as harmless, and as an easy way to pacify an infant. At Pediatric Dental Center we share some thoughts about pacifiers. The American Academy of Pediatrics says pacifiers don’t cause any medical or psychological problems.…
Dental Sealants – Another Tool For Cavity Prevention
Regular brushing and flossing is essential for good dental health. But a toothbrush can’t reach into every small groove and depression in your teeth, especially the really bumpy back teeth. That’s where sealants from Pediatric Dental Center can be invaluable. Dental sealants are a protective coating applied to the biting surfaces of the teeth. Think…
How Long Can You Use a Toothbrush?
Have you replaced your child’s toothbrush lately? You don’t have to answer that. At Pediatric Dental Center we recommend a new toothbrush every three months (that goes for kids and grownups, alike). Too many people wait too long to get a new toothbrush, which can be bad for dental health. It’s one of the reasons…
Infant And Toddler Teeth Care
At Pediatric Dental Center we are committed to the dental health of our young patients, and we remind parents that dental health is a lifelong journey that begins during infanthood. Caring for your baby’s teeth should begin even before they start to come in. To prevent bacteria growth, parents can wash their gums with a…
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 losing baby teeth. Sometimes things don’t go as expected. The loose tooth won’t come out, even after a week of…
