by Christina Steiner | Feb 1, 2021 | dental care, dentist, fluoride, health, kids, parent tips, protection, smile
Each February, the American Dental Association (ADA) sponsors National Children’s Dental Health Month (NCDHM) to raise awareness about the importance of oral health. NCDHM began as a one-day event in Cleveland, Ohio, on February 3, 1941, and has since become a...
by Christina Steiner | Dec 3, 2020 | baby toddler, dental care, dentist, fluoride, health, kids, parent tips, protection, smile
How do genes affect oral health? If you’ve been wondering if your genes play a role in your child’s oral health, the short answer is yes. Issues such as gum disease, tooth decay, tooth color, cleft lips or palates, oral cancer and misaligned teeth can be hereditary....
by Christina Steiner | Apr 23, 2020 | baby toddler, dental care, dentist, fluoride, health, kids, parent tips, protection, smile
Here we are, more than a month into quarantine, and you may be wondering if you’ll ever get to see your pediatric dentist again! We here at Capital City Pediatric Dentistry miss our patients enormously and want to make sure you’re all taking care of your children’s...
by Christina Steiner | Mar 3, 2020 | baby toddler, dental care, fluoride, health, kids, protection, smile
What is fluoride? Fluoride is a compound that contains fluorine, a natural element that can help prevent tooth decay by inhibiting the loss of minerals from tooth enamel and strengthening areas that are beginning to develop cavities. Fluoride can be found as an active...
by Capital City Pediatric Dentistry | Sep 20, 2018 | dental care, fluoride, parent tips, protection
The statistics on children with tooth decay are really surprising. Did you know that pediatric tooth decay is five times more common than asthma? The CDC reports that it is present in about 20% of U.S. children aged 5 to 11 years old. Also, 13% of adolescents aged...
