Just as you might seek the attention of a medical specialist, the care of your child’s teeth is best left to a pediatric dentist who has chosen to specialize in her field. If it’s never been available to you before but you’ve recently moved to a new area where there is the availability you should [...]

The central theme is geared to draw the attention of the children and give them something to do while waiting to see the dentist. Parents also benefit from the distraction by knowing that their child is able to entertain himself while mommy or daddy see to the paperwork and talk to the office staff. The [...]

Dr. Kathy Kaelin of Kaelin Pediatric Dentistry likes to stress the importance of wearing a protective mouthguard to patients and parents of children who participate in sports activities. Whether it be through supervised school athletic programs or a community sponsored team activity, the risk of injury is always present. Over the counter mouthguards are available [...]

Professionals agree that fluoride is an excellent defense against  tooth decay in children.  Parents however, continue to have questions about how and when to use it.  A fluoridated water supply is typically found in modern home communities today.  Some parents are hesitant about using the water to mix baby formula because they think that the [...]