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When is the Right Time to Have Your Child Evaluated for Braces?

February 26, 2018 By DAC Leave a Comment

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?

Why Sedation Dentistry Is Especially Useful for Parents

Dental sedation can be an excellent choice for children who suffer from dental anxiety! Some St. Louis parents have no issues taking their child to the dentist. They simply make an appointment, bring their child in, stand by as the child gets their treatment, and leave without any stress. For other parents, this is not […]

The 5 Factors That Really Matter in Pediatric Oral Health

If you do these few things effectively, you will set your child up for a lifetime of excellent oral health. As a parent, you are constantly bombarded with marketing campaigns pertaining to your child’s health. Though this is true of many domains, it also applies to oral care. Between mouthwashes, vibrating toothbrushes, special toothpaste, and […]

Is Your Child Suffering from Bruxism?

Because bruxism (teeth grinding) has many negative consequences, you should talk to a St. Louis pediatric dentist right away if you think your child may be at risk. As a parent, there are few things worse than your child coming to you with a pain that they don’t understand. Even worse, you might not be […]

The Truth Behind 5 Sedation Dentistry Myths

Though sedation dentistry has gained an incredible amount of popularity in recent years, there is still a significant amount of misinformation about it. Perhaps the reason for this is that dental sedation causes partial loss of consciousness, which makes it somewhat scary and mysterious to some people. Whatever the reason is, we are here […]

What to Do If Your Child Has Sensitive Teeth

Here are some simple things you can do if your child has sensitive teeth. The pain of sensitive teeth is bad enough for adults. Now imagine being a child and having to deal with that kind of discomfort. This is something that no parent wants for their child, but they may not understand how to […]