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Dental phobia is surprisingly common. Around 36% of the general population reports experiencing anxiety about dental visits, according to the National Institutes of Health. For children, those fears can be even more extreme.   Child sedation dentistry offers a safe...

Although no child is born with a fear of the dentist, the experience can be overwhelming for some. It's a new environment, surrounded by unfamiliar objects, and new people. While our team does everything possible to help your child relax, some children still feel...

Shopping for your child's first tube of toothpaste can leave you feeling a little confused. As you browse around the kids' toothpaste section for a flavor they might like, you'll see a ton of brand's proudly touting that they're "fluoride-free". But a stripped-down...

Between 50% and 80% of adults in the US have some degree of dental anxiety. Over 20% of dentally anxious patients avoid seeing a dentist regularly as a result. Avoiding the dentist could lead to a greater need for more extensive treatment in the future.  Helping your...

Over 40 percent of children ages two to 19 have cavities. With this startling statistic comes the responsibility of parents to promote good oral hygiene. This means taking your child to a pediatric dentist regularly. The only question is: how do you find the right...

Is your child new to taking care of their dental health? For the first few years of their life, you're the one that brushed their teeth. Now that they're old enough to do it on their own, are they ready? It's hard to remember, as an adult, that brushing your teeth...

About 13% of children have untreated dental caries. Visiting the best pediatric dentist in town can reduce your child's risk of cavities. Instead, you can gain the expertise you need to improve your child's dental health. Here are seven questions to ask a pediatric...

While you should start scheduling your child's first dental appointment by the age of one, sometimes it can be hard to decide whether you take them to a general dentist or a pediatric dentist.  Choosing pediatric dentistry over general dentistry has many benefits, but...

Parenting is one of the most challenging tasks ever given. There's a lot that comes with raising a happy and healthy child. One of the many things a parent must keep an eye on is good oral health for their children. Unfortunately, cavities in children are quite...

Cavities are common in children in the US, with 42% of children between the ages of 2 and 11 having tooth decay in their primary teeth. If you are worried that your toddler is experiencing pain in his or her mouth, it is possible that they could have a cavity. How do...