PROTECTING YOUR CHILDREN’S TEETH

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…

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VOLUNTEERING FOR AZ DENTAL MISSION OF MERCY

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…

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HOW EVERYDAY HABITS ARE HURTING YOUR CHILD’S TEETH

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…

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WHAT TO DO WHEN YOUR CHILD GETS THEIR FIRST CAVITY

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,…

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DENTAL CARE TIPS FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS

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…

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