Even after the most diligent of oral health care habits, parents may find themselves facing a time when their child has to get their first filling.  Though never an entirely pleasurable experience, there are certain things to expect and ways to prepare yourself and your child for their first filling. Know that sometimes cavities happen…

Dental issues in children can most certainly cause discomfort.  However, what many parents may not realize is how much dental issues impact children’s overall health and well-being.  Everything from eating habits, sleeping habits, school attendance and more can be impacted when a child has dental issues. In the article we’ll talk about all the ways…

As you may know, February is National Children’s Dental Health Month and in honor of this fantastic event, I’m opening up my Facebook page to allow you to post pictures of your kids brushing their teeth, flossing or any other dental hygiene related photos of your kids. Let’s make brushing fun!  Is brushing a family event in your…

Teaching your kids good oral hygiene is a critical part of their overall dental health.  However, a topic that is also important is protecting children’s teeth with mouthguards.  An often overlooked piece of equipment, and surprisingly not consistently required for children playing sports, mouthguards protect children’s teeth from damage, and parents should be aware of…

Most kids are not big fans of going to the dentist.  Actually, most people are not excited about going to the dentist, but understand that regular check-ups are essential for good dental health. So what do you do if your child is afraid of the dentist? What can parents do if their child’s fear of going to…

Every parent is concerned with the health and well-being of their child.  Are they eating right?  Getting enough exercise?  Enough sleep?  The list goes on and on. Among those concerns is a child’s dental health.  How can you as a parent be sure you’re doing everything possible in protecting your children’s teeth? There are actually several resources…

I recently had the privilege of volunteering for AZ Dental Mission of Mercy. I found this to be a profoundly powerful experience and wanted to share a bit of it with my patients. The Arizona Dental Mission of Mercy gathers volunteers in helping treat 2000 people with dental needs that can’t be fixed by themselves. So who exactly was…

The simplest, everyday habits can be hurting your child’s teeth.  However there are a number of ways for parents can protect their child’s smile.  As a pediatric dentist, I wanted to provide a list of common things that you would not normally think twice about, that we have found to be harmful: Drinking soft drinks:  Soft drinks…

Parents work hard to insure their child follows good oral hygiene, making sure they brush daily and watching what their children eats, especially trying to avoid a lot of sugary snacks.  Sometimes however, despite a parent’s best efforts, a child gets a cavity.  Now what? First understand that just because a child gets a cavity,…

If your child has special needs or an intellectual disability, it can be difficult to insure they get the proper care when it comes to their dental needs. Children can be very intimidated about going to the dentist, so it’s important that you find a pediatric dentist specializing in children with special needs who understands the unique…