St. Louis Sedation, Sleep & Special Needs Dentistry :: The Dental Anesthesia Center
Educating your kids on what our teeth are and how they work is a great way to get them interested in taking care of their teeth with a good dental health routine. Our teeth are kind of strange. Yet, that is was makes them so fun and interesting to learn about! If you want to […]
It’s incredibly important for parents to report a detailed health history of the child to the dentist. This way, the dentist can propose the type of sedation that’s best suited for the child. If you have a child in need of some dental work, then the question of laughing gas or sedation may be brought […]
Our pediatric dental anesthesia specialists have advanced training that allows them to interact positively with children who have anxiety and special needs. Going to the dentist is an essential part of keeping your kid’s mouth healthy. However, it generally doesn’t rank high on the list of things your child, or you as a parent, want […]
When a baby is breastfed, the breast milk provides essential nutrients they need to develop properly and thrive and this includes their jaw and teeth. Breastfeeding has proven to have countless benefits for both mother and baby. Most people are aware that breastfeeding protects against eczema and allergies, reduces the risk of certain infections and […]
At The Dental Anesthesia Center, children with special physical or mental needs can receive complete dental care in a comfortable setting. Every child needs to develop good oral hygiene and have routine dental care. However, for children with special needs, they are often at higher risk of developing gum disease and tooth decay, as well […]
They might already have all their permanent teeth or are waiting for only a few more to appear, but their jaw and facial structures are still growing and changing. Many parents are unsure about when it’s time to take their child to a general dentist instead of a pediatric one. Teenagers are already dealing with […]
Dental problems in children are a cause of concern for any parent. We want to give our little ones the best start in life, and good oral health education starts early on. However, with all our efforts to keep their teeth clean, they may still need a procedure done at the dentist. So how will […]
The natural process of losing baby teeth should be expected somewhere around 6 years of age. Children grow amazingly fast in the first years of life, and parents are sometimes taken by surprise by this rollercoaster of mental leaps and growth spurts that come one after the other. Witnessing such rapid development is a delightful […]
As medical advice is often updated with the recommendations parents are often confused with the details of oral hygiene during the first few years of their child’s life. Parents nowadays understand that good oral hygiene starts in infancy. How you care for your baby’s first pearly whites can set up the foundation of healthy teeth […]
Babies grow so fast! It seemed like yesterday you first looked at that cute little face welcoming the world with a large, toothless smile. As the first few months passed, you got used to the causes of your baby’s discomfort and learned how to make things easier for him. Around six months, a new challenge […]
