Gingivitis is not a disease that many people associate with children. Though it is not prevalent in children, gum disease can rear its ugly head if your child has poor dental habits and doesn’t receive regular pediatric dental care. Because teenagers have increasingly high levels of hormones, they tend to be more at risk for…

College is one of the most life-changing experiences for your child and for you. Whether you are sending your first or fifth child off to college, the empty nest feeling is always bittersweet. You want to prepare them as much as possible so that their transition to college life is simpler. The last few weeks…

For many families, summertime means vacations, pool parties, running in the sprinklers, cookouts, camp, sports, and more. The main objective is fun! While some routines go out the window during the summer, dental care for your children cannot be one of them. Making time to maintain a healthy dental care routine is especially important in…

Relocating to a new area means a lot of changes for you and your children – establishing new schools, doctors, extracurricular activities, dentists – the list goes on. Many questions will arise. How do I choose a reliable dental home for my children? Will they connect with the new pediatric dentist? How do you know…

Spring is officially here! The grass is greener, flowers are emerging, and the days are sunnier and longer. Traditionally, people love to spring clean their homes. Opening the windows and ridding your house of dust after a long winter is one of the best feelings! Your child’s dental health needs a refresh in the springtime,…

As a parent, you know how important brushing is when caring for your children’s teeth (starting after the first tooth is in). What may not be on your radar, but is just as important, is flossing. By around age 2, you should be flossing your child’s teeth daily. One of the most common dental issues…