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Approximately 43% of kids ages 2 to 19 have cavities.  The best way to prevent your kid from having a cavity is to promote regular flossing and brushing.  But if your child does get a cavity, we may recommend a tooth filling.

The pediatric dentists at Northwest Children's Dentistry provides dental fillings in our Tucson office. Metal-free fillings are popular with patients, especially when the tooth if visible because of their ability to blend naturally with the rest of your child’s smile.

If we find a cavity in your child's teeth, we'll talk with you at your appointment about recommended next steps.  Our ultimate goal is provide your child with a lifetime of strong dental health.

As your child's pediatric dentist in Tucson, we want to keep your child's smile healthy.  If you have any questions for our office, feel free to call us at (520) 544-8522.

About Northwest Children's Pediatric Dentists

Dr. Norman Bunch and Dr. Jennifer Marshall are doctor spouses who have been working as kids dentists in Tucson for years.  They have deep ties to Tucson, as well as the surrounding Oro Valley, Marana, Oracle, and other areas. Northwest Children's Dentistry provides top-notch care for toddlers, children, teens, and special needs children. If you’re looking for a general dentist for kids in Tucson, contact us today at (520) 544-8522.

Many children receive cavities, but your child doesn't have to be one of them.  Here are some ways to reduce your child's risk of cavities:

• Brush twice a day.  There's a reason pediatric dentists love to give kids toothbrushes.  Brushing twice a day helps reduce many dental ailments, including cavities.
• Floss once a day.  Flossing helps get in between your teeth where the toothbrush can't go, so it's important to have a daily routine of flossing.
• Limit sugary snacks and drinks.   Food and drinks high in sugar cause the most cavities, so limiting them is not only good for your body as a whole, but also for your teeth.
• Make sure your child gets enough fluoride.  Drinking water and toothpaste can contain fluoride to fight cavities.  We can help you determine if your child needs a fluoride supplement.

As your child's pediatric dentist in Tucson, we want to take care of all your children's dental needs.  If you have any questions, feel free to call us at (520) 544-8522.

About Northwest Children's Pediatric Dentists

Dr. Norman Bunch and Dr. Jennifer Marshall are doctor spouses who have been working as kids dentists in Tucson for years.  They have deep ties to Tucson, as well as the surrounding Oro Valley, Marana, Oracle, and other areas. Northwest Children's Dentistry provides top-notch care for toddlers, children, teens, and special needs children. If you’re looking for a general dentist for kids in Tucson, contact us today at (520) 544-8522.

One of your baby's first milestones is having the front teeth come in.  Parents love to watch those small toothy grins.  What many do not realize, though, is that cavities can form as soon as that first tooth emerges.

Here are some tips to keep that baby smile free from cavities:

• Don't put a child to bed with a bottle of milk.  A sleeping infant or toddler can leave a pool of milk around their teeth as they sleep, increasing cavity risks.  If your child likes to sleep with a bottle, consider filling it with water instead.
• Limit juices at an early age.  Juices are one of the main causes of cavities in very young children.  If you can't keep it out of their diet, try not to exceed 4-6 oz. per day.
• Start brushing right away.  Having two set times of day when you brush, even for young ones, can help teeth stay strong.  It also gets kids in the habit of brushing, rather than waiting until they get older and may want to be stubborn about it.
• Make regular appointments with a pediatric dentist.  We see patients as young as 1 year old.  Our goal is to help you prevent dental illnesses before they start.

As your child's pediatric dentist in Tucson, we want to prevent cavities in children.  If you have any questions, feel free to call us at (520) 544-8522.

About Northwest Children's Pediatric Dentists

Dr. Norman Bunch and Dr. Jennifer Marshall are doctor spouses who have been working as kids dentists in Tucson for years.  They have deep ties to Tucson, as well as the surrounding Oro Valley, Marana, Oracle, and other areas. Northwest Children's Dentistry provides top-notch care for toddlers, children, teens, and special needs children. If you’re looking for a general dentist for kids in Tucson, contact us today at (520) 544-8522.

Every time you visit Northwest Children's Dentistry, your Tucson pediatric dentist, you may have noticed that we ask a lot of questions about your child's diet.  Generally, we will discuss the following topics with you every time you come to the office:

• What your child eats at meals, drinks, and snacks
• The frequency each type of food or drink is consumed
• Recommended changes for improving your child's dental health

Our goal in asking these questions is to pinpoint potential problems that could result in costly and complicated dental treatments in the future.  We believe that prevention is worth an ounce of cure, so we will often advise to limit your child's consumption of sugary foods and drinks.

We understand that all children are unique and may have differing oral health needs. Being able to understand how your child’s teeth and gums are impacted by nutrition reduces their risk for cavities and decay.

As your pediatric dentist in Tucson, we want your kids to eat healthy and maintain strong teeth.  If you have any dental questions, feel free to call us at (520) 544-8522.

About Northwest Children's Pediatric Dentists

Dr. Norman Bunch and Dr. Jennifer Marshall are doctor spouses who have been working as kids dentists in Tucson for years.  They have deep ties to Tucson, as well as the surrounding Oro Valley, Marana, Oracle, and other areas. Northwest Children's Dentistry provides top-notch care for toddlers, children, teens, and special needs children. If you’re looking for a general dentist for kids in Tucson, contact us today at (520) 544-8522.

Parents are always on the lookout for cavities, but what exactly are they?  This posts gives a more in-depth look on this common childhood ailment.

Cavities are tiny holes or openings that form permanently on the hard surface area of your teeth.  If left untreated, they can grow larger and penetrate deeper into the tooth, causing toothaches, infections or even tooth loss.  You can treat a cavity with simple fluoride treatments if it's just getting started, but treatment can also include fillings, root canals, crowns or even removal of the tooth.

As far as cavities go, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.  By taking proper care of your teeth (i.e. regular brushing, flossing, and limiting sugary foods and drinks), you can prevent most cavities from ever forming.

As your pediatric dentist in Tucson, we want to help you manage all your children's dental needs.  Feel free to call us at (520) 544-8522 if you have any questions.

About Northwest Children's Pediatric Dentists

Dr. Norman Bunch and Dr. Jennifer Marshall are a husband and wife team providing general dentistry for kids in Tucson, Oro Valley, Marana, Oracle, and surrounding areas. Northwest Children's Dentistry provides top-notch care for toddlers, children, teens, and special needs children as your local Tucson dentist. If you’re looking for a kids dentist in Tucson, contact us today!

About Northwest Children's Pediatric Dentists

Dr. Norman Bunch and Dr. Jennifer Marshall are a husband and wife team providing general dentistry for kids in Tucson, Oro Valley, Marana, Oracle, and surrounding areas. Northwest Children's Dentistry provides top-notch care for toddlers, children, teens, and special needs children as your local Tucson dentist. If you’re looking for a kids dentist in Tucson, contact us today!