Prevention & Education

First Tooth. First Birthday. First Dental Appointment. As a parent, you get the thrill of experiencing so many 'firsts' with your child. One of them is your child's first dental appointment, which is probably sooner than you would expect! How old should my child be…

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…

Dental visits for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) or individual sensory issues can often include a lot of new sights, sounds, smells, and sensations. Making regular trips to the dentist is an incredibly important part of building a good oral health program for children.…

In recent years, the trend of using special necklaces, bracelets, and other jewelry designed for chewing has become a ready source of relief for parents of teething toddlers or those with special needs. The problem is that, recently, the FDA has warned that these items…

Many factors can cause an increase in the prevalence of dental cavities, or “caries,” the scientific term for dental decay. As a matter of fact, caries is recognized by the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention as the most common chronic childhood disease—more common than…

During your child’s next 6 month check-up, ask your pediatric dentist about dental sealants and how they can prevent cavities. In many cases, it is nearly impossible for children to clean the tiny grooves in their teeth – especially those molars in the back of…