Dental Topics

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WHAT MAKES PEDIATRIC DENTISTS SO DIFFERENT?

• If your child sees a Pediatrician, should they be seeing a Pediatric Dentist?
• What is a Board Certified Pediatric Dentist?
• When Should My Child Start Seeing a Pediatric Dentist?

BABY TEETH 101:

• Why are baby teeth so important if they are going to fall out?
• When do my child’s teeth erupt?
• What is Baby Bottle Tooth Decay (Bottle Rot)?
• Are sippy cups okay?
• What to do about thumb sucking?

SPECIAL NEEDS CARE:

• Special Needs Care

KEEP THE SUGAR BUGS OUT!

• How Do I Prevent Cavities?
• When to start brushing my child’s teeth?
• When can children brush by themselves?
• When should my child brush with fluoride toothpaste?
• When is it time to start flossing?
• What causes a cavity?
• What are some good foods and snacks?
• Xylitol – Reducing Cavities
• Fluoride

DIGITAL X-RAYS

• Why does my child need an X-ray if they’ve never had a cavity?
• Are digital x-rays safe?

CHILD’S FIRST VISIT: HOW YOU CAN HELP?

• My Child’s Visit: How Can I Help?
• Let us prepare your child
• We use age appropriate terms to describe our procedures.
• If your child is having dental work done, please be a “silent observer”.

WHAT ABOUT THE TEENS?

• What Is The Best Time For Orthodontic Treatment?
• Mouth Guards: Play it safe

SLEEP APNEA:

• What should parents look for?
• What is sleep apnea?
• What can happen with sleep apnea?
• How is sleep apnea treated?