by Christina Steiner | Jan 7, 2021 | dental care, health, kids, parent tips, protection, smile
We know you want to give your family nutritious meals and snacks, but knowing which foods are healthy isn’t always easy. While sugar is found naturally in many nutritious foods, such as milk, fruits and vegetables, many of the foods we think are healthy contain added...
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 | Aug 6, 2020 | dentist, health, kids, parent tips, protection, smile
What is Bruxism? Bruxism is the medical term for the grinding of teeth or the clenching of jaws. Bruxism in children is fairly common, with research showing that 20-30% of children will grind or clench their teeth. The good news is that because their teeth and jaws...
by Christina Steiner | May 1, 2020 | dental care, dentist, health, kids, parent tips, protection, smile
The thought of going to the dentist right now, in the middle of a pandemic, can be anxiety-inducing. While routine visits need to wait until our office reopens, we are available in the case of a dental emergency. Below are situations that need immediate attention, and...
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 | Apr 1, 2020 | dental care, dental care products, dentist, health, kids, parent tips, protection, smile
What are Sealants? Sealants are thin, plastic coatings painted on the chewing surfaces of the back teeth, where most cavities in children are found. When the cavity-causing bacteria that live in everyone’s mouth meet leftover food particles, they produce acids that...
