Protecting your Child’s Teeth with Sealants
In pediatric dentistry, the best way to manage your child’s teeth is through routine prevention methods. We all know about brushing and flossing, but you may not be aware of the role sealants play.
(more…)Helping Kids Lose Baby Teeth
Teeth are often an important milestone for babies. We see those first baby teeth come in, and we marvel at our growing children. Later down the road, losing those teeth are equally important, but this time, your kids are aware of what’s going on.
Make a New Year’s Dental Resolution
It’s not only a new year, but a new decade with 2020. Your kid will be using their teeth for the rest of their lives. What resolutions can you make this year to ensure they have a healthy smile?
Why Brush Those Baby Teeth
Baby teeth are a major milestone for kids. It changes their gummy grins into those of a toddler. But we all know those teeth don’t last long. So why, some parents ask, do we need to take such good care of teeth that are only temporary?
Reducing Sugar Consumption During the Holidays
Halloween and Thanksgiving have both come and gone. We consume a lot of sugary food during this time, and with various winter holidays around the corner, that’s not likely to ebb anytime soon.
However, we all know that eating so much bad food is unhealthy for us. For kids particularly, consumption of sugary treats increase the risk for cavities. So in the spirit of a healthy season, here are some suggestions to keep your kid smiling all year round:
5 Tips for Getting Your Child to Floss
We all know we should floss, but sometimes it’s easier said than done. That can go double for kids, since doing any kind of boring chore, even for a long-term gain like healthy teeth, seems so far off. (more…)
Food Substitutes for a Healthy Smile
Eating healthy has a ton of benefits. As dentists, we love food options that keep your kid’s smile bright. If your kid eats more junk food than you would like, you can cut back a little by offering these healthy alternatives:
How to Stop Thumb Sucking and Pacifier Use
Many infants and toddlers use thumb sucking or pacifiers to self-soothe. While this is normal behavior at younger ages, as your child gets into their preschool years, these habits can cause damage to your child’s teeth. Below are some ideas to get your child to stop needing to suck their thumb or use a pacifier:
Smile-Friendly Treats for Halloween
Halloween is just around the corner, and for many children, that means lots of candy. Although we agree it’s okay to indulge in some sweets for the season, we also like to promote other fun, non-sugary treats that will still make even the littlest ghost smile.
(more…)Services Available from a Pediatric Dentist
You may think a dentist is just a dentist, but pediatric dentists are specially trained to look after a child’s growing teeth. After graduating from general dental school, pediatric dentists go on to earn an additional degree on dental care for children. Pediatric dentists also have a lot of techniques to make kids feel comfortable and welcome in the dentists’ chair. Read on to find out what kind of services pediatric dentists like the ones at Northwest Children’s Dentistry have to offer:
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