Posts Tagged ‘childrens dentist’
Tooth Brushing 411: Pediatric Dental Tips
Most parents know the struggle of trying to coax their little ones to brush and floss their teeth. What’s worse is that some don’t know the proper way to brush and floss! Luckily, there are ways to teach kids that pediatric dental care is vital in a way that’s both fun and educational. Furthermore, it’s…
Read MoreNitrous Oxide for Pediatric Dentistry
Nitrous oxide (NO2), also known as “sweet air,” or “laughing gas,” is an inhalable gas that is commonly administered to dental patients as a mild sedative. For over 100 years, sweet air has been successfully used to reduce patient anxiety during their dental treatment. The gas allows patients to remain conscious, relaxed and pain-free throughout…
Read MoreNational Nutrition Month & Pediatric Dentistry
March is a great time of the year to educate your kids on how to better improve their diets because it’s National Nutrition Month! According to the American Dental Association (ADA), your oral health is one of the first parts of your body that decline in health when a person has unhealthy eating habits. Nutrition…
Read More5 Pediatric Dental Myths
Many different myths exist regarding health care—even myths about pediatric dental care! This article is meant to disprove and debunk some of the more common misconceptions that people have about pediatric dentistry. The following beliefs represent just some of the falsehoods about children’s dental care: Myth #1: Tooth decay and cavities in baby teeth…
Read MoreNational Children’s Dental Health Month
February is National Children’s Dental Health Month, a great time to begin solidifying positive dental health habits! When children are especially young, it is crucial to educate them on how to properly care for their teeth to prevent future health issues. Bad dental habits could mean tooth loss, disease and orthodontic interventions among other…
Read MoreMouthguards and Sports: What’s the Big Deal?
Did you know that seventy percent of injuries that occur during game-play occur when the injured athlete is not wearing a mouth guard? That means that the risk for sustaining injuries when not wearing a mouthguard is exceedingly high. An estimated 200,000 injuries involving the mouth can be prevented each year, just by wearing a…
Read MoreFun & Stress-Free Pediatric Dentistry
Now that it’s summer, we all want to go outside, enjoy the weather, and post fantastic pictures of ourselves on social media. At Advanced Children’s Dentistry, your Garden City Pediatric Dentist, we would like to help your child’s smile stay pearly whites and protected. It is recommended by the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD)…
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