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’...
by Capital City Pediatric Dentistry | Oct 11, 2018 | dentist, health, protection
Trick-or-treat is a beloved holiday activities families, but it can also be dangerous for children with food allergies. On average, two students in each classroom in America have some kind of food allergy. 40 percent of those have experienced a severe allergic...
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...
