Posted on February 12, 2020
Parents are often surprised when I tell them that fruit juice isn’t always the healthiest option for their kids. The truth of the matter is, most store-bought juices and fruit drinks are loaded with added sugar and preservatives, leading to tooth decay at early ages. In general, fruit juice offers really no added nutritional benefit… Read more »
Posted on January 27, 2020
Dental health is important no matter what age you are; however, pediatric dentistry can play a profound roll in helping your child maintain a lifelong healthy mouth. While everyone should have a check-up with their dentist every six months, the age in which children should begin this routine is age one! That may sound too… Read more »
Posted on January 22, 2020
Taking your preschooler to a child dentist is important as it helps secure their future dental health. During the visit, developing issues such as cavities can be identified before they become problematic. The parent also learns about oral hygiene and problems to watch out for as the baby grows. The American Dental Association recommends going… Read more »
Posted on January 3, 2020
Becoming a parent is one of the most rewarding things that can happen to you, but it also requires you to learn a plethora of new information. Bandaging up scraped knees, reading bedtime stories, and learning how to balance life as a parent is all standard protocol. There is, however another aspect of parenting that… Read more »
Posted on December 20, 2019
When we think of the word medical emergency, our minds automatically imagine a painful physical injury — a broken leg or twisted ankle, perhaps. But most parents know what to do in case of an emergency. Your first reaction will likely be to drive over to the nearest emergency room to have a licensed doctor… Read more »
Posted on December 3, 2019
The foundation for a healthy lifelong smile begins in childhood, even in infancy. Some people think that children’s dental health doesn’t matter all that much. Baby teeth are going to fall out anyway, so it doesn’t matter if kids have cavities, right? Wrong. First, a healthy mouth allows children to speak well and eat their… Read more »
Posted on November 14, 2019
The First Doctor to Preach Dental Hygiene Everyone today cleans their teeth (or at least knows that they should). We do it at home with a daily regimen of brushing, flossing and rinsing, and then we supplement home care with periodic professional dental cleanings. But the idea that it’s important to clean your teeth… Read more »
Posted on October 31, 2019
No one wants to look in the mirror and see food caught in their teeth- it can be embarrassing. But keeping food from getting stuck in your teeth isn’t just about maintaining appearances. A clean mouth means a healthy mouth. With proper oral hygiene, you’ll avoid the build up of plaque, discoloration, gingivitis and other… Read more »
Posted on October 17, 2019
All kids (and some parents) want to load up on all the Halloween candy they can get. Why even have the “Trick” in “Trick or Treat”?! Right? As a pediatric dentist, I obviously don’t want your kids to eat too many sweets. Although I love seeing their smiling faces, I don’t want to find… Read more »
Posted on September 20, 2019
Babies are born with an innate sucking reflex for feeding, but babies also find sucking to be a soothing and enjoyable activity in itself. Pacifiers are a way to give babies an outlet for their sucking predisposition and to make them feel calm and reassured. The word “pacify” is right there in the name. Generally… Read more »
