pediatric dentist

The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends that children receive their first dental exam when the first tooth appears or by age 1.  Does that seem early to you? Those budding teeth are just temporary. Does a dental exam at such a young age really matter?  Small children are downright squirmy and have short attention […]

Tooth decay is the number one chronic infectious disease affecting children in the U.S., according to the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD). It is a preventable disease that begins at home. If parents are lax about their child’s teeth, children may grow up thinking it is less of a priority. There are many misnomers […]

Three-year old Johnny is playing at a bounce house when he trips, falls and hits his mouth on the floor. There is a lot of blood, but thankfully his teeth appear intact. Do you know what to do next? February is Pediatric Dental Health month. With thousands of dental emergencies occurring each year it is […]

Early childhood cavities is the number 1 chronic disease affecting young children. It is 5 times more common than asthma and 7 times more common than hay fever. One reason for these alarming statistics are the misconceptions surrounding oral hygiene in children. In honor of pediatric dental health month we will discuss four common misconceptions […]