It’s extremely important to begin paying attention to your child’s teeth early. First of all, you should begin a thorough prevention program early for your child. Secondly, early childhood caries can easily develop if you’re not careful. Erupted teeth are at risk of early childhood caries as soon as your child begins consuming anything but [...]

Teething usually occurs around six months of age, though babies are sometimes even born with one or more teeth. Usually, the bottom front teeth appear, followed by the top front teeth, the lateral incisors, the molars, and finally the eye teeth. Teething can be very uncomfortable for your baby, and can lead to periods of [...]

Did you know that your child is under great risk of caries and tooth decay?
A child’s serious dental problems can easily slip beneath his or her parents’ notice, but a Utah pediatric dentist quickly determine what kinds of issues the child may be facing.
According to the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research:

21% of [...]

It’s one of nature’s great ironies that we are born with teeth but without knowing how to take care of them. Children must be trained from an early age to treat their teeth well and prevent future dental pain. That’s why Utah pediatric dentists are constantly stressing the importance of parental involvement in a child’s [...]

As Utah pediatric dentists, we often run into children who refuse to floss. And who can blame them? Flossing isn’t nearly as fun as many things your child could be doing. But it’s immensely important, and here’s why:
Little Bacteria Houses
Your child’s mouth is full of all kinds of bacteria. Some of these bacteria are great [...]

We all know that brushing prevents cavities – but how? The science behind cavities is pretty simple:
First, we need to understand that plaque – that filmy substance we hear so much about – is always forming in, on, and around our teeth. This happens regardless of how much we eat or how much we brush. [...]

If you’re a parent, there are numerous reasons why you should choose a pediatric dentist over a regular dentist to care for your child’s teeth.  But, we are just going to name our top 5!  For starters:

Pediatric dentists have specific training, experience, and qualifications for children’s and infant’s teeth, gums and mouth.
Requirements state that pediatric [...]

Accidents happen all the time, especially when children are involved.  Children of all ages are prone to nose diving onto the ground from any platform they can find.  This makes it hard to keep our children safe.  So, in the case of a dental emergency it’s best to be prepared for the worse: a knocked [...]

Teaching your child to brush his/her teeth doesn’t have to be so difficult.  Since children are fun seekers, it makes sense to turn brushing time into fun brushing time.  You can do this in a variety of ways, but one of our favorites is to incorporate song and dance into oral hygiene care.
Here are two [...]

Generally, parents are pretty responsible when it comes to teaching their children to brush their teeth, but often neglect to teach them to floss. This is a shame considering flossing is one of the best ways to fight plaque buildup and cavities.
Here are some helpful tips on ways to get There are some key ways [...]