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Knowing What To Expect Will Help Put You At Ease

Whatever the circumstances surrounding your first visit with a pediatric dentist there are certain courtesies that you should expect. The office staff has been trained to greet every patient and their parents in a reassuring manner. You will walk into a waiting area that has been designed and furnished with children in mind. There will […]

The Importance of Cavity Prevention Cannot Be Overstated

We all know that cavity prevention is important to the oral and general health of our children. It has been proven that fluoride is a valuable tool in the fight against tooth decay. Fluoride is extracted from the natural element fluorine which is found in rock formations. When fluoride is added to the public water […]

Get Rid Of Daily Plaque To Avoid Tartar Buildup

Plaque is the sticky stuff that we can feel forming on our teeth every day. It is actually a bacterial cavity causing substance that produces when the sugars and starches from the foods we eat combine to make acids. If we don’t brush and floss them away, these destructive acids will invade the tooth enamel […]

Tooth Decay Can Lead To Major Health Issues

The extent of the repercussions from tooth decay can be far ­reaching. Having a cavity will mean that your child will need a filling or possibly a crown, or a veneer. But beyond that, cavities that go untreated can result in even more serious consequences. Infected teeth make it hard for a child to chew […]