You’ve made your child’s first dental appointment, and you’re sweating it. You’ve heard stories about other parents’ first visit to the dentist — they involve screaming and kicking, and you want to ensure your child has a much better time. Relax. We can assure you most of those stories a
When it comes time to start scheduling your children for their own dentist appointments, it may be tempting to sign them up for your family dentist. After all, if you have a longtime dentist you can trust, wouldn’t it be simpler to have them take care of your children’s needs, too? Actua
Like buckling a seatbelt or looking both ways before crossing a street, teaching your child to brush their teeth is essential for their long-term health. Teaching children good toothbrushing habits matters. More than 40 percent of kids have cavities before they begin kindergarten, and tooth decay is
It’s time to schedule your child’s pediatric dentist appointment. There’s a chance they’re not over-the-moon excited about having their teeth checked and cleaned — they might even be afraid of it. As a parent, there are plenty of ways you can reduce your child’s anxie
For many infants and toddlers, sucking on thumbs and pacifiers is a natural way to self-soothe. Many parents worry about pacifier use because the habit can be hard to break and lead to dental issues. Call to Schedule A Dental Appointment Are Pacifiers Bad for Teeth? When children use pacifiers for a
Wisdom teeth extraction is a common outpatient surgery, but many patients and their parents have questions before and after a wisdom teeth removal procedure. Contact Us To Learn More About Wisdom Teeth Removal Below, we’ll answer some of the most frequently asked questions about wisdom teeth r
State of Little Teeth Report 2019: A Look At The Epidemic of Tooth Decay in Children Use the links below to jump to sections in this post on the 2019 State of Little Teeth report findings. Key Findings Primary Causes of Tooth Decay How to Prevent Early Childhood Caries Children Are Waiting Too Long
Use the links below to jump to sections in this post to learn more about teething jewelry for infants. Why Teething Jewelry Is so Popular? Does Teething Jewelry Work? The Risks Associated With Teething Jewelry Teething Remedies That Are Effective and Safe for Little Mouths Teething is a natural part
We’ve all been there. Someone leans over to say something, and we catch a whiff of something a little, ahem, unpleasant. Halitosis — commonly known as bad breath — is a pretty common occurrence for adults. One out of every four people struggles with bad breath. But a lot of people don̵
Most of the questions that we get from parents of pediatric dental patients in Portland focus predominantly on the teeth. However, the gum tissue around children’s teeth is just as important to take care of as the teeth themselves.