by DentalScapes Admin | May 12, 2016 | Uncategorized
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 DentalScapes Admin | May 5, 2016 | Uncategorized
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...
by DentalScapes Admin | Apr 28, 2016 | Uncategorized
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...
by DentalScapes Admin | Apr 21, 2016 | Uncategorized
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...
by DentalScapes Admin | Apr 14, 2016 | Uncategorized
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...
by DentalScapes Admin | Apr 7, 2016 | Uncategorized
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...