by Capital City Pediatric Dentistry | Jan 24, 2019 | health, kids
MouthHealthy.org, the public education site from the ADA, offers a few engaging lesson plans for teachers. Teachers can discover intriguing lessons geared towards various ages and grade levels. Are you an elementary school teacher looking for some fun worksheets for...
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 | Dec 10, 2018 | health, kids, parent tips, protection
The holidays are a great opportunity to enjoy time with family and friends, so make an effort to keep yourself and your loved ones healthy this December. Tips for staying well and feeling good this holiday season Stay calm. When things get crazy and you become...
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 | Sep 11, 2018 | health, kids, parent tips
Bad breath happens to everyone once in a while, even to children. Many different things can cause bad breath, officially referred to as halitosis. Although everyone gets bad breath sometimes, if your child has bad breath all the time or it is frequent and very...
by Capital City Pediatric Dentistry | Jul 6, 2018 | dental care, dentist, health, kids
Sometimes, children get bleeding gums. If this occurs frequently, talk to the dentist. Bleeding gums during brushing or flossing could indicate an initial stage of gum disease. The first step to successful treatment is a check-up and diagnosis. What causes bleeding...