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St. Louis Pediatric Dentist: Does Your Child Need Fluoride?

January 29, 2018 By DAC Leave a Comment

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 long … [Read more...] about St. Louis Pediatric Dentist: Does Your Child Need Fluoride?

What to Expect If Your Child Has an Oral Sedation Dental Procedure

If your child is having a dental procedure involving oral sedation, there is no reason to fear; it generally comes with minimal risks. If you have a child who is going to have oral surgery, it is likely that oral sedation might be recommended or even required. Oral sedation might sound intimidating due to the […]

Essential Vitamins and Minerals That Your Child Needs for a Healthy Smile

Although highly significant, what goes on inside the body can be just as important as what goes on outside. Practicing good oral habits is a must to establishing oral health for your child both for the here and now and for the future. Although parents often realize the importance of brushing and flossing to their […]

Can Your Kiss Increase Your Child’s Chances of Developing Cavities?

Mothers who use the same utensils and drink from the same glass may increase their child’s likelihood of developing a cavity. Although it is tempting to kiss your growing baby on the lips, you might want to fight the temptation. There is evidence that kissing a baby on the lips may increase a baby’s risk […]

What to Do Before, During, and After Your IV Sedated Dental Procedure

We value our patient relationships, making it our priority to deliver gentle dental care that you deserve from a sedation dentist. Having IV sedation for your dental procedure can be intimidating and overwhelming if you don’t know what to expect. Although IV sedation comes with relatively little risk, the things that you do before your […]

Inability to Become Numb at the Dentist

If you have a history of not being able to get numb for your dental procedure, The Dental Anesthesia Center is here to help. Many people ignore or put off going to the dentist for different reasons. Some patients have severe anxiety or fear. Others have special needs such as Alzheimer’s or autism which make […]