Pediatric Dentistry

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...

What is Baby Bottle Tooth Decay? Children whose pacifiers are dipped in sugary drinks or consume sugary drinks prior to napping are more at-risk. While it is often the front two teeth that are the most affected region, any teeth can be affected by baby bottle tooth...

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...

Part of seeing pediatric patients is making sure I am relaying information for the parents to understand and take home but more importantly helping to educate kiddos on what it means to practice great oral hygiene. As part of Children’s Dental Health Month, here are some tips...

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

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...

  We need to eat our fruit, not drink it. This is especially important for our children. While we like to think that fruit juice is a convenient way to get all the health benefits that fresh whole fruit provides, fruit juice delivers high levels of sugar and high levels of enamel-damaging acid. Whole fruit...

February is National Children’s Dental Health Month  Hello, parents! February marks a significant observance in the world of oral healthcare – it's National Children’s Dental Health Month! This month is dedicated to educating parents and children alike about the significance of dental health from the earliest age....