Pediatric Dentist Blog

Suckling is instinctive in babies, as they need it for nursing. Very quickly they pair that behavior with feelings of comfort and contentedness. Soon after, they discover that sucking their thumb [...]

Many people think of flossing as something you do only when you have something stuck between your teeth. But, it’s really a practice you should make part of your oral care routine every day. [...]

As important as a cleaning and checkup or other dental procedure is for a child, it is never going to be their favorite activity. That said, there is no reason it has to be something they look [...]

Your pediatric dentist uses a number of techniques to assess the health of your child’s teeth, jaw, and mouth. One of them is dental X-rays. X-rays are beams of electromagnetic energy that pass [...]

Here come the holidays! And with them, an abundance of sugary treats. But those sweets aren’t the only challenges to your child’s oral health at this time of year. From foods that can cause tooth [...]

The healthy habits we learn when we are young tend to stick with us throughout life. Good oral health care is one of the most important of these. That’s why it’s crucial to introduce children to [...]

Kids are curious, adventurous, active explorers. And while that’s exactly what they need to be to learn about their world, sometimes those adventures lead to accidents and damage to their teeth, [...]

A healthy diet is a balanced diet that naturally supplies all the nutrients your child needs to grow. A balanced diet is one that includes all 5 major food groups: fruits, veggies, grains, meat [...]