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Believe it or not, the cost of children's braces is usually somewhere between $6,000 and $8,000.  If you have a school-aged child or tween, chances are you will need to pay for children's braces in the near future. Yet how to families afford orthodontic treatments,...

Do you think your child is dealing with a cavity? You're not alone. Cavities are common. Over 40% of kids aged 2-19 experience at least one cavity. Cavities won't go away on their own. The only way to fix them is by visiting a local pediatric dentist. Putting it off...

According to the CDC, approximately 20% or one in every five children between the ages of five and 11 have at least one untreated cavity. Practicing good oral hygiene is important for adults, but it's equally as important for kids, too. If you're curious about the...

Within the next decade, the number of US pediatric dentists might increase by over 60%. Focusing on your child's oral health now can set them up for the future. It's essential you find a local pediatric dentist they're comfortable around first. The best child dentist...

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...