How Your Pediatric Dentist can Keep You and Your Child At Ease During the Visit
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 »
What New Parents Should Know About Taking Their Kid to the Dentist
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 »
What Are Dental Emergencies and How Can Parents Prevent Them?
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 »
Start Life With Strong Teeth
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 »
The First Doctor to Preach Dental Hygiene
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 »
3 Ways to Teach Children Good Oral Hygiene at Home
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 »
Halloween: A Kid’s Dream and a Dentist’s Nightmare
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 »
The Upsides and Downsides of Pacifiers
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 »
Best Healthy Snacks for Kids This School Year – Easy, Quick and On-The-Go
Posted on August 27, 2019
Summer is quickly approaching which means shuttling kids to soccer practice, busy days at dance recitals, sleepovers, and convenient snacks and meals in-between. Handing your kids pre-packaged snacks or stopping at the drive-thru saves time, but these snacks tend to contain larger amounts of calories and sugar which can lead to pesky cavities. Dr. Camps… Read more »