Some children find the dental office to be a little scary, but we are committed to helping them feel calm and comfortable in our care. To help your child enjoy a pleasant dental experience, use some of the following tips to promote comfort and relaxation: - Explain the purpose and process of the dental visit ahead of time. Discuss the... read more »
Did you grow up giving your pearly whites to the Tooth Fairy? Would she also leave a bit of money under your pillow in exchange for the tooth? If so, you probably grew up in the United States. Our Tooth Fairy custom is exciting for us, and other countries have their own customs for getting rid of baby teeth. In... read more »
You might think that treating a child’s baby teeth isn’t that imperative since they’re going to fall out on their own sooner or later anyway. However, caring for baby teeth is a must because, without them, adult (also called permanent) teeth will not come in straight, but instead crowded and crooked. Here are some tips on treating your child’s baby... read more »
The health of your child is paramount, especially so when you're expectant. To keep your baby healthy during all the trimesters of pregnancy, it's imperative to visit the dentist's office for certain procedures such as regular inspections and cleanings. We often get asked about X-rays by expecting mothers. Unlike what you may believe, X-rays are safe for expectant women; no... read more »
Paying attention to the side effects of baby bottle tooth decay is a great way to battle its effects, but sometimes you’ll need professional help to deal with the disease. Use the below info to help your child prior to and following their baby bottle tooth decay visit to our office. To prepare for your visit with our office, please... read more »
Part of having good oral hygiene is having a healthy and balanced diet. As you may already know, there are foods and drinks that can harm the smile by weakening the enamel and creating cavities. If you want your child to have good oral hygiene their whole life, our dentist, Dr. M. Danielle Funny, recommends teaching them about tooth-healthy foods... read more »
Are you tired of trying and failing to instill good oral hygiene habits in your child? If so, you’re not alone. Many people struggle with this problem. The good news is that our pediatric dentist, Dr. M. Danielle Funny, has some tips and tricks that can help make things a bit easier and more successful. The first tip is to... read more »
Your child’s first, or even second trip to the dentist does not need to be a traumatic event for you or your child. There are steps that you can take to ensure that visiting the dentist can be a positive experience for your child, and stress-free experience for you. Ideally, you should not wait until your child has a toothache... read more »
If you are lucky, your child is excited to brush her teeth. She bounds out of bed every morning and makes a bee-line for the sink, ready scrub her teeth; and she looks forward to brushing her teeth every night. However, many parents discover that convincing their child to brush her teeth can be a bit of a chore. Let’s... read more »
Here at University Pediatric Dentistry, we endeavor to use our new blog as a regular means for publishing valuable content for our community through monthly blog posts. Thanks to the wonders of the Internet, we’re able to further explore some of the most important topics pertaining to our industry and area of expertise here on our website through these articles.... read more »