The dental regime that you start early on in life does have a huge bearing on their oral health in the future. The question of whether flossing is essential to a person’s dental health continues to be debated in dental circles. Some studies … [Read more...] about Will Flossing Really Help Your Child Have Good Oral Health?
When is the Right Time to Have Your Child Evaluated for Braces?
Your child's pediatric dentist can help you determine the right time to have their teeth evaluated for braces. The best-case scenario is that your child’s teeth are perfect and that they don’t need orthodontic work. But for most kids, that is … [Read more...] about When is the Right Time to Have Your Child Evaluated for Braces?
Are Nitrous Oxide and Oral Sedation Enough for My Dental Procedure?
When you come in for your appointment, we will decide which level of dental sedation is best for you. The reason that many people have a fear of the dentist is that they have had a procedure in the past that didn’t go so well and wasn’t very … [Read more...] about Are Nitrous Oxide and Oral Sedation Enough for My Dental Procedure?
Bad Bacteria: How the Type That’s Found in Plaque Creates Cavities
The mouth is full of necessary bacteria, but it can be harmful if it is the type of bacteria found in plaque. The hardest substance in your child’s body is enamel, which is comprised of minerals. The problem is that although it is so hard, it can … [Read more...] about Bad Bacteria: How the Type That’s Found in Plaque Creates Cavities
What to Do if Your Child has Chipped Their Tooth
Children love to play, so a chipped or broken tooth is not an uncommon occurrence. Children love to play and when they play hard it is not uncommon for them to find themselves with a chipped tooth. But as a parent, your child damaging their tooth … [Read more...] about What to Do if Your Child has Chipped Their Tooth
How a High-Fat Diet Affects Dental Health into Adulthood
Dental science is only starting to understand how early eating habits affect children’s bodies for a lifetime. The phrase “You are what you eat” is true from birth until death. Dental science is only starting to understand how early eating habits … [Read more...] about How a High-Fat Diet Affects Dental Health into Adulthood
St. Louis Pediatric Dentist: Does Your Child Need Fluoride?
How do you know if your child is getting enough for their dental health, but not too much to be harmful to their overall health? As a parent, you have to make many decisions about your child's health and well-being. One subject that has … [Read more...] about St. Louis Pediatric Dentist: Does Your Child Need Fluoride?
The Best Way to Deal with Your Child’s Dental Anxiety
It can be hard for children to understand anxiety, which is part of what makes it so scary. When you have a child with anxiety or phobias, it may be tempting to avoid things that that trigger that anxiety, but this teaches children avoidance, … [Read more...] about The Best Way to Deal with Your Child’s Dental Anxiety
What Is a Dental Implant and What are the Best Sedation Methods?
When you come in for your appointment, Dr. Hoffmann or Dr. Daugherty will decide which level is best for you. A dental implant is one way that a dentist can replace a bridge or lost tooth. Since it’s placed into your jaw it is a pretty invasive … [Read more...] about What Is a Dental Implant and What are the Best Sedation Methods?
What is IV Sedation Dentistry: Is It For You?
With IV Sedation, a patient is in a state of deep relaxation and has a sensation of not being concerned with what's going on. For many people, going to the dentist is not a favorite activity. Without many options to either curb anxiety or reduce … [Read more...] about What is IV Sedation Dentistry: Is It For You?