Prevention & Education

When should my child stop using a pacifier? Parents frequently ask us, “Which pacifier is best for my baby” or “When should I stop using the pacifier?” The answer is very simple but needs explanation. No matter what you call it, a binkie, bo-bo, paci…

February is National Children’s Dental Health Month, and at Pediatric Dental Associates our dentists and staff wanted to share tips for parents and raise awareness of the importance of children's oral health and pediatric dental care at an early age. A parent’s first step involves…

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…

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…