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...
by Capital City Pediatric Dentistry | Jan 11, 2018 | fluoride, health
Today, fluoride is a well-known cavity fighter. However, it was completely unknown in the early 20th century. A young dental school graduate made an interesting observation in 1901. This began the discovery of fluoride’s cavity fighting benefits. Brown teeth discovery...
