As a parent, it’s important that you understand what it takes to keep your kids’ teeth healthy. Practicing good dental hygiene is paramount, but there’s more to maintaining healthy teeth than brushing and flossing on a regular basis. In fact, a large part of good oral health—for kids and adults—is our diet. Certain foods and…
Posts Categorized:Pediatric Dentistry
Being familiar with the different types of pediatric dental cleaning equipment can give you peace of mind as a parent, plus it can help you comfort your child and ease any of the anxieties they have about going to the dentist. Here are some of the tools to know: Pediatric Dental X-Rays Of course, you…
If you’re the primary caregiver of a child with special needs, you should understand how important it is to pay close attention to your child’s oral health and hygiene. Oftentimes, children with special needs have a hard time brushing and flossing their teeth on their own, which can put them at greater risk of tooth…
If you’re a new parent who wants to gain a better understanding of the stages of tooth development or you’re an experienced parent who just wants a clearer picture of the process, let our pediatric dentists at Cool Kid Dental provide some help. Here is a basic rundown of the stages of tooth development: Stage…
It’s likely been a few years since you’ve last received a pediatric dental cleaning, and the details of what happens during these appointments are probably a little fuzzy to you. To help refresh your memory, let’s go over what typically takes place during a routine pediatric dental cleaning and why these visits are so important…
Sure, you may know that kids need to visit the dentist every six months or so for a routine check-up (that’s according to the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry), but pediatric dentists do more than just dental cleaning and apply bubblegum-flavored fluoride. These specialists are extensively trained to address a wide variety of oral health…
The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) says children should visit a pediatric dentist for an initial dental check-up once their first tooth emerges, or no later than the child’s first birthday. While there may not be a mouthful of teeth for a dentist to clean at this point, getting a head start on dental…