Why Some Children Are Afraid of the Dentist
Kids, by nature, are afraid of many things. While dentists would like to think they aren’t as terrifying as monsters […]
Pediatric Dentistry
Pediatric Dentistry
Pediatric Dentistry
How to Make Brushing More Fun for Your Kids
The best way to help your kids to have healthy teeth and gums that last a lifetime is to instill proper dental hygiene habits at a young age. Unfortunately, getting children to brush on their own is not always easy. To make this activity more fun for your kids, Dr. Lance Porter and Dr. Will Warren offer the following suggestions:
Dental Health, Dental Tips, General Dentistry, Oral Health, Pediatric Dentistry
How to Pull a Child’s Tooth
Being a parent is one of the most stressful tasks in a person’s life. Once you master one stage of your child’s life, they move on to the next stage with a whole new set of problems to figure out. Case in point: their mouth. You spend years ensuring their teeth come in healthy and clean, only for them to start to fall out. As much as we love to hear the types of methods used to remove loose baby (also called primary) teeth, there are issues that can arise from this type of removal.
Dental Health, Dental Hygiene, Dental Tips, General Dentistry, Oral Health, Pediatric Dentistry
Tips for Teaching Your Kids to Floss
Even though baby’s first teeth are temporary, getting an early start on excellent dental hygiene practices, including both brushing and flossing, is essential to a lifetime of good oral health. Dental decay is one of the most common childhood diseases. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 42% of children ages 2 to 11 have had cavities in baby teeth, and 21% of those ages 6 to 11 have had cavities in permanent teeth.