Prevention & Education

During the month of February, the American Dental Association celebrates National Children’s Dental Health Month. This month-long national health observance reinforces the importance of oral health in children as well as helping parents with tips to keep their child’s smile on track! At Pediatric Dental…

A new year is here, and it is a great time to reflect on 2022 and pick a resolution for the year to come. We can’t think of a resolution that’s more important than improving your child’s health for years to come. Prioritizing your child’s…

Trick or Teeth! Halloween can play some major tricks on your child’s teeth if you’re not careful. We don’t discourage anyone from treating their sweet tooth this time of year, but we want to help make Halloween not so scary for parents who care about…

The American Association of Pediatric Dentists recommends taking your child to the dentist by their first birthday, or within six months of their first tooth erupting. At their first visit, you may see the dentist perform a knee-to-knee exam, also called a lap-exam, for your…

A dental visit for a child with autism can be intimidating, which is why our pediatric dentists are trained to care for children on the autism spectrum. We know that every child is unique and our team works diligently to treat each patient with personalized…

February is Gum Disease Awareness Month. You may be thinking to yourself, “can children get gum disease?” The answer is that though it’s not typical to find more severe forms of gum disease in children, chronic gingivitis is commonly found in kids of all ages.…