• posted: Nov. 06, 2021
• pediatric dentistry

As parents, we want to do everything possible to help our kids stay healthy—and that includes their teeth. And just like other aspects of their health, it's better not Read More

• posted: Mar. 11, 2021
• pediatric dentistry

Breastfeeding is nature's way of providing complete nourishment to a newborn in their first years of life. It can also have a positive impact on their emerging immune system, Read More

• posted: Jan. 30, 2021
• pediatric dentistry,  fluoride

Tooth decay is perhaps the biggest danger your child's teeth can face. Not only can it rob them of primary teeth now, but the loss of teeth at this Read More

• posted: Oct. 20, 2020
• celebrity smiles,  pediatric dentistry

Kids get pretty inventive pulling a loose primary (baby) tooth. After all, there's a profit motive involved (aka the Tooth Fairy). But a young Kansas City Chiefs fan may Read More

• posted: Jun. 02, 2020
• pediatric dentistry,  tooth decay

The amount of sugar your child consumes has a huge bearing on their tooth decay risk: The more they take in, the higher it is for this destructive disease. Read More

• posted: Feb. 13, 2020
• pediatric dentistry,  oral hygiene

Your child’s current dental care sets the stage for good oral health later in life. It’s essential, therefore, that you know how best to protect their teeth and gums. Read More

• posted: Jul. 28, 2019
• pediatric dentistry

Regular dental visits are an important part of teeth and gum health at any age, including young children. But the clinical nature of a dental office can be intimidating Read More

• posted: Feb. 28, 2019
• celebrity smiles,  pediatric dentistry

If there's anything that makes Alfonso Ribeiro happier than his long-running gig as host of America's Funniest Home Videos, it's the time he gets to spend with his family: Read More

• posted: Sep. 01, 2018
• pediatric dentistry

Back-to-school season can be an exciting time for kids—and parents too! As summer starts giving way to fall, your to-do list begins to fill up: there are clothes to Read More

• posted: Jun. 03, 2018
• oral health,  pediatric dentistry

Many things can affect your child’s future dental health: oral hygiene, diet, or habits like thumb sucking or teeth grinding. But there’s one you might not have considered: how Read More

• posted: Feb. 28, 2018
• oral health,  pediatric dentistry

The month of February gets its name from the ancient spring cleansing ritual called “Februa.” So perhaps it’s appropriate that February is now celebrated as National Children’s Dental Health Read More

• posted: Jun. 01, 2017
• oral health,  pediatric dentistry

When it's time for your child to visit the dentist (we recommend around their first birthday), you may want them to see your family dentist. But you might also Read More

• posted: Mar. 10, 2017
• pediatric dentistry,  oral hygiene

Like any parent you want your child to grow up healthy and strong. So be sure you don't neglect their dental care, a crucial part of overall health and Read More

• posted: Dec. 14, 2015
• pediatric dentistry,  tooth decay

Even though a child’s primary (“baby”) teeth eventually give way, it’s still important to treat them if they become decayed. Primary teeth serve as guides for the emerging permanent Read More

• posted: May 27, 2014
• pediatric dentistry

When children begin losing their primary (“baby”) teeth, it’s a rite of passage — a sign that childhood is transitioning to future adulthood. And while it’s a normal part Read More