Sleep Dentistry is one of many techniques pediatric dentists can use to calm children for a procedure. Before applying sleep dentistry most pediatric dentists will have first considered other calming techniques such as laughing gas. Using a general anesthesia, sleep...
Laughing gas is one technique pediatric dentists use to keep children calm during treatment. In this article we will explain when it should be used, side effects and post procedure expectations. Calming techniques before using Laughing Gas As pediatric dentists we...
Have you ever asked yourself, “When Should I take my Child to a New Dentist?” Many parents ask themselves this question when they or their children have a bad experience. As a parent you’ll have to ask yourself what's important to you: Does your dentist show you...
Fluoride treatment is recommended at the dentist office because it keeps teeth strong Since 1945 Fluoride supplementation has been proven to reduce the risk of cavities. How Fluoride Works Fluoride treatment does three very important things: Strengthens your enamel,...
Your child’s broken tooth can be alarming: Your child is upset, there appears to be a lot of blood, and you’re looking into your child’s mouth not really knowing what you’re looking at. First Aid for Your Child’s Broken Tooth The first thing to do is grab a washcloth...
Thumb sucking and pacifier use are soothing for infants - and parents too! As pediatric dentists, we are not really concerned with thumb sucking or pacifier use in the first 1-2 years of life. We understand that infants are still trying to learn coping mechanisms...
A cavity is an infection caused by bacteria that creates a hold in the tooth. Did you know that cavities are infectious like Colds? Cavities are actually an infection of the tooth created from common bacteria that are present in everyone’s mouth. The biggest culprit...
If your child is complaining their teeth hurt after eating or drinking hot or cold food/drinks they may have sensitive teeth. It may not be a cavity! The pain may be caused by other things including exposed tooth roots, recent fillings by your dentist (typically the...
What do to when your child gets a cold sore? This is a very common question we get here at Junior Smiles Children’s Dentistry®. In most instances, parents can’t see where their child’s pain is coming from and often think the pain is coming from a tooth. How to...
