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…

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Nitrous 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…

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Benefits and Warnings of Using a Pacifier

You may refer to it as a “binky,” “nuk,” “paci,” “dummy,” “plug,” or “nubby,” either way, the use of pacifiers is very common among infants and is used to soothe a child. But have you ever wondered if it is harmful to your child’s oral health?  It’s important for all parents to learn the good…

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Fun & 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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