Pediatric Dentistry

Once parents understand the importance of their baby seeing the dentist, the next question I get is, “How does it work? Don’t they just cry?” While it’s true that the first dental visit can be a noisy one, the appointment is generally quick, fun, and informative.    Credit...

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recently released a statement explaining that children under 1 year should not consume any fruit juice at all. This is the first change to their fruit juice recommendations for children since 2001. In the past, the Academy has recommended that...

A frequently asked question is, “When should my child start seeing the dentist?” The answer is that, ideally, your child should be seen by a dentist by 12 months. In other words, “first dentist visit by their first birthday.”    Children’s Dental Health Issues Let’s take a step back and...

What Causes Cavities?  A cavity requires three things to form: a tooth, bacteria, and carbohydrates (in other words: sugar). Once you consume sugars, it only takes 20 seconds for the bacteria on your teeth to combine with the sugar and turn into acid. This acid begins to...

Did you know that your child’s baby teeth are important, even though they’ll eventually fall out? Baby teeth help set the stage for healthy adult teeth to grow in, which is why it’s so important to take your child to the dentist when they’re young. In...

Baby teeth or “milk teeth” play a vital role in a child’s physical, emotional, and social development for many reasons. Unfortunately, many parents are under the impression that since they fall out eventually, it’s not crucial to take care of baby teeth. Here are a few reasons why...

There are a lot of foods that are great for teeth and assist in protecting the teeth against cavities.  

While there isn’t a specific age or a hard deadline to switch, many children are ready to switch toothpaste around age six. Talk with your pediatric dentist for suggestions related specifically to your child, as they may be able to advise a time to switch or...

Odds are, if your child is going trick-or-treating this year they will return with a lot of treats that are not good for their teeth. They can still participate in the fun of dressing up and going door-to-door, but there are a few small things you...

Knowing what to do (and what not to do) during a dental emergency will prepare you in case your child chips, cracks, or knocks out a tooth.   It’s important to know that no matter what the dental injury is or how small it may appear, your...