by Kelli Ladipo | Feb 3, 2020 | dental care, health, kids, parent tips, protection, smile
Establishing good dental hygiene in children can be a challenge. Practicing good oral habits such as regular brushing and flossing, drinking plenty of water, eating a healthy diet and scheduling regular dental visits are essential to ensuring and maintaining a healthy...
by Kelli Ladipo | Jan 1, 2020 | baby toddler, dental care, dentist, easing fears, kids, parent tips
A Positive Experience for All Taking your kids to the dentist can be stressful. Whether its general anxiety over visiting the dentist, a child with special needs or fear of a necessary treatment or procedure, we do our best to make sure every visit to our practice is...
by Capital City Pediatric Dentistry | Dec 20, 2018 | dental care, dentist, health, kids
Routine dental checkups are important for everyone, including young children. Visiting a dentist twice a year is as important for overall health as seeing the family physician or pediatrician. Do your children visit a dentist twice each year? Here are some reasons why...
by Capital City Pediatric Dentistry | Nov 27, 2018 | dental care, health, parent tips
Holiday sweets and candy play a big part of many festive celebrations, but dentists have a few treats they warn against. “Everything in moderation” is a good rule to live by, and there is nothing wrong with allowing the kids to enjoy the holiday goodies from school,...
by Capital City Pediatric Dentistry | Nov 13, 2018 | baby toddler, dental care, dentist, health, kids, parent tips
One of the most common approaches used by many pediatric dentists is also an effective method for your child’s oral care at home. “Tell Show Do” is a popular technique for managing fears and behaviors during dental office visits. First, the dentist TELLS the young...
by Capital City Pediatric Dentistry | Oct 29, 2018 | dental care, health, parent tips, protection
What do parents need to be aware of for their child’s dental health during the teen years? Parents often focus on their teens’ body and emotional changes, but dental health is just as important. A teen’s teeth and mouth undergo changes during this time too. Teens’...
