January 6th, 2020
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?
Brush teeth twice a day. Cleaning teeth is the best preventative measure for your children. Brushing once in the morning and once in the evening for two minutes each decreases the risk of tooth decay.
Floss daily. Toothbrushes can only clean the visible portion of your kids' teeth. Flossing addresses those hard to reach surface areas between teeth.
Visit a pediatric dentist twice a year. Seeing the dentist can identify problems before they become serious. We also provide fluoride treatments and sealants, which will help your child's teeth when brushing and flossing just aren't enough.
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.
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December 2nd, 2019
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:
- Enjoy physical festive activities. Not all family events require food. Visiting Santa in his workshop, taking a walk around the block, and going to your house of worship are all ways to keep moving during the holidays.
- Substitute fruits over processed sugar. Fruits have natural sugars that don't damage your child's teeth the way processed sugar does. Offer berries, apples, and other fruit when your kid wants something sweet.
- Set reasonable limits. It's okay to want a piece of pie, just keep the portions reasonable and don't follow it up with cake and candy canes too.
- Buy your kids gifts that require them to be active. Sports equipment, bicycle gear, and all things that are meant to be enjoyed outdoors help your kids run around after the holiday feasts are over.
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.
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October 24th, 2013
Every holiday season, we here at Northwest Children's Dentistry like to offer advice on how to get your child's teeth through the holidays. Holidays generally bring more sugar into our kids' lives, and that's especially true at Halloween.
We know lots of kids make a pretty good candy haul for Halloween. To keep your child's teeth healthy during this time, remember to brush twice a day and floss daily. We also recommend not having your child eat their entire Halloween candy stash at once. This will not only prevent tummy aches, but can reduce the risk of cavities. Instead, have your child eat only one or two pieces of candy from their stash per day until it is gone.
For the truly inspired, you can also reduce the neighborhood's sugar intake by handing out other treats on Halloween, such as stickers.
As your pediatric dentist in Tucson, we want to help you understand all aspects of your child's dental care. Feel free to call us at (520) 544-8522.
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!
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October 31st, 2012
With the holidays fast approaching, kids and adults will be tempted with many sugary treats. Here is a tip from your pediatric dentist to help reduce the sugar exposure to your children’s teeth:
Try to minimizing snacking on sugar treats. Constant or frequent snacking doesn’t give your mouth a chance to naturally rinse the sugar (and acid byproducts from bacteria) off the teeth.
So eat that candy bar or finish that piece of cake, but then put the treats away for another day. And don't forget to go brush your teeth!
As your pediatric dentist in Tucson, we care about your children's dental health. Give us a call if you have questions about your children's eating habits.
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!
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