A successful end result often comes from a solid foundation. This is definitely true when it comes to tooth decay and cavity prevention. If parents can instill in their children the importance of taking good care of their teeth starting at an early age the chances of...

School’s out for the summer and with it some restrictions may be lifted. The kids aren’t on such a tight timeline and can stay up later and sleep in longer. The longer daylight hours allow more time for outdoor activities and spending time with friends and neighbors....

Most kids will find some sport that they truly enjoy and may even excel at during the middle and high school years. This is often encouraged as an extracurricular activity. Organized sports can help promote a sense of camaraderie among teammates and an understanding...

If his diet is rich in sugary foods and drinks your child’s risk for tooth decay is likely to be higher.  There is the rare case when a child who eats candy and soft drinks on a daily basis can get away with it and remain cavity free, but that is not the norm....

There is no nutritional value to sugar.  It’s only claim to fame is that it provides the calories that we use to energize our bodies.  Some foods contain natural sugars such as the fructose that is found in fruits but “added sugar” is just that, it is added to the...

It seems like a rule of nature that if your child is going to hurt himself or get sick it will happen in the middle of the night or on the weekend when it’s not so easy to get professional attention.  A toothache fits into that scenario perfectly. There are things...

Not all children receive early dental care.  In fact, many see a pediatric dentist for the first time only after it is recommended by their pediatrician. The reason could be a lack of pediatric dental care in the community or simply because parents have not been made...

By the time your child is ready for first grade he should be almost, but not quite ready to brush and floss on his own. Even if he’s pretty much mastered the techniques there is still the risk of ingesting too much fluoride. So until he can remember to spit out the...

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...

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...