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It’s always best if we can save your child’s natural tooth, but there are times when there is no other option than to perform a tooth extraction. Even kids who love visiting the dentist are …

Tooth decay is not your friend. It can wreak havoc in your mouth once it gets going, causing cavities and, if left untreated, total destruction of teeth. There are many ways to address tooth decay, …

There was a time when trying to find a pediatric dentist meant thumbing through the phone book and finding the practice closest to your home. These days, the internet puts all the information you need …

Baby teeth come and go in several years, being replaced by permanent adult teeth. During this time, however, kids are at risk for developing cavities and abscesses due to infection and decay. Because they cannot …

Starting regular dental check-ups at a young age is important for your child’s oral health, but many parents aren’t sure when these routine dental visits should begin. In this blog post, we’ll discuss what age …

Many children who participate in athletics––and even those who don’t––consume large amounts of sports drinks. A lot of parents are under the impression that these drinks are healthier alternatives to soft drinks, and while the …

Many parents are curious about when their children should start seeing the dentist––and many are surprised to learn the answer. The American Dental Association recommends that a child’s first dental visit occur within six months …

Regular dental visits are as important for children as they are for adults. While many of the reasons are different, the recommendation for appointments every six months is the same no matter what a patient’s …

Fluoride is a controversial subject. Many of our patients’ parents have strong feelings about the issue; aside from mandatory vaccinations, there’s no other public health policy that generates such heated debate.  In the United States, …

It might be an exaggeration to say it’s a parents’ worst nightmare, but it’s pretty far up on the list––your child comes running to you, bleeding from the mouth, completely inconsolable, and missing a tooth. …