New Year’s Day is the time of year to celebrate new beginnings and for kids to learn about making resolutions. This is also the opportunity for you to instill good oral health as a resolution that is easily attainable. Improving…
As the holidays approach, parents should be more mindful than ever of the foods their children consume, especially those high in sugar. We are all guilty of indulging in our fair share of desserts around this time of year, so…
Having a child that has sensory difficulties can make normal tasks overwhelming for the parents and children alike. Dental visits can be extremely triggering with such a visually and auditorily burdening environment. However, most dental offices are well-prepared to cater…
Caring for your children’s teeth should always be a normal part of their daily routine. Developing good dental habits in children’s formative years can set them up for good oral health care lasting throughout their entire life. Providing children with…
Planning for your child’s health can include shots, pediatric appointments, and of course, dental care. Many parents understand the importance of visiting a pediatric dentist for their child, and typically bring them for the first time during the toddler years.…
Going to the dentist for a child can be an unsettling experience. With extra auditory and tactile stimulation, a child can be easily overwhelmed. However, it is important that you do not let this fear take the place of the…
As children, our teeth help us chew and speak properly. In the stages of tooth eruption, our first set of “baby teeth” come in around 6 months old. By age three, on average, we will have 20 primary teeth in…
Now that our children’s sports are getting back into action, it’s a great time to be mindful of what types of beverages they are using to rehydrate. Many of us buy sports drinks for our active kiddos to boost energy…
The holiday that makes pediatric dentists shake with fear is almost here. Halloween — the one day dedicated solely to celebrating all things frightful. But from a dentist’s point of view, the most chilling thing about the holiday isn’t the…
As children are going back to school, it's the best time to implement a stricter schedule and routine. Especially in these unprecedented times, stability and consistency is key to a child’s success. The same can be said about their oral…
